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R338 YOR

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,219 mi
Last recorded20,219 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 YOR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 20,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 19,529 miles

Front brake hose insecure

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 17,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 17,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 17,901 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 16,777 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 15,625 miles

Rear brake binding slightly (lack of use)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 13,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 12,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2013 12,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,224 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 4,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 2,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 2,384 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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R338 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R338 YOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R338 YOR registered?

R338 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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