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R347 YOR

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,542 mi
Last recorded19,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 YOR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 19,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 19,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 18,774 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 18,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 18,486 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 18,459 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Do not ride. (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Unable to check front wheel and bearings, due to excessive brake binding

Pass 9 Mar 2019 15,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,581 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 14,581 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 6,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 4,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 1 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 8,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 7,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 3,437 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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R347 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R347 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 R347 YOR registered?

R347 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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