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R383 YOR

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,355 mi
Last recorded17,355 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 YOR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 17,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 15,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 15,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 14,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 13,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 12,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,520 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 11,520 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 10,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 6,235 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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R383 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R383 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R383 YOR registered?

R383 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R383 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 YOR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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