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R501 DPP

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 DPP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026

no lights fitted day light use only

Pass 3 May 2025
Pass 20 Apr 2024

Rear Chain guard missing

Front no front mudguard fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022

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

Front Chain guard missing

Front no front mudguard fitted

Front no front mudguard fitted

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 9,451 miles

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

front mudguard missing

no lights fitted day time use only

Pass 14 Aug 2020 8,900 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 8,900 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre perrsished

n/s tell tale not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 6,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 6,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 5,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 5,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 5,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 5,194 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 3,966 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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R501 DPP is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R501 DPP, 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 R501 DPP registered?

R501 DPP is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R501 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 DPP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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