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R650 LUB

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,497 mi
Last recorded30,497 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 LUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Drive belt slightly loose. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,179 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 29,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Dec 2015 29,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,962 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 28,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2012 28,555 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,851 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 23,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,356 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,206 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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R650 LUB is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,840 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 R650 LUB, 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 29 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 R650 LUB registered?

R650 LUB is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R650 LUB safe to buy?

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