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R380 OUS

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,356 mi
Last recorded2,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger21,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 OUS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883 Hugger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 2,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 1,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 1,024 miles

Exhaust noisy harley davidson growl (8.1.1 (a))

motorcylce in near "showroom" condition, Excellent

tape on headlamp lens

Fail 11 May 2019 1,024 miles

Exhaust noisy harley davidson growl (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

motorcylce in near "showroom" condition, Excellent

tape on headlamp lens

Pass 4 May 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2018

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015
Fail 23 Jul 2014 39,562 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,562 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 33,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,192 miles

throttle sticking on grip

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,141 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,141 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,377 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,970 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger?

Based on 934 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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R380 OUS is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,851 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 Hugger fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R380 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R380 OUS?

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What year was R380 OUS registered?

R380 OUS is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R380 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 OUS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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