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R598 FCV

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,264 mi
Last recorded14,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 FCV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2024 14,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 13,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 12,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 11,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 11,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,240 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,782 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R598 FCV 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 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 R598 FCV, 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 R598 FCV registered?

R598 FCV is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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