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R508 VUY

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,016 mi
Last recorded8,016 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 VUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 7,062 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre wearing slightly un even in tread pattern

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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R508 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R508 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.

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How do I check the history of R508 VUY?

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What year was R508 VUY registered?

R508 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R508 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 VUY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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