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R355 EBJ

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,944 mi
Last recorded21,944 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 EBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 21,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 21,876 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 21,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,942 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,942 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,932 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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R355 EBJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R355 EBJ, 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 R355 EBJ registered?

R355 EBJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R355 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 EBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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