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R527 TYC

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,729 mi
Last recorded20,729 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 TYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 20,709 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,749 miles

All lights taped over at time of test

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,749 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted, with baffle

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,749 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mudguard

Fail 31 Aug 2017 20,749 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

No front mudguard

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,073 miles

Brake light sticking intermittantly ok at time of test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,779 miles

Electrics intermittant but ok at time of test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 15,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight perishing on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,237 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

light suface rust on discs

Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R527 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R527 TYC, 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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R527 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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