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R501 VUY

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,077 mi
Last recorded39,077 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 VUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 39,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 38,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,741 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,561 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,561 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,712 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,712 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,754 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 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R501 VUY, 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 R501 VUY registered?

R501 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R501 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 VUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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