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R383 HNK

1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,255 mi
Last recorded27,255 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 HNK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,129 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,792 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,887 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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R383 HNK is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 10,576 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R383 HNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R383 HNK registered?

R383 HNK is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R383 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 HNK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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