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R687 ECR

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,235 mi
Last recorded31,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 ECR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 31,235 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 29,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 29,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 26,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,351 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,403 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 25,403 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 24,532 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,858 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 22,858 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,548 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,466 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,466 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 16,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 12,006 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,520 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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R687 ECR is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R687 ECR, 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 R687 ECR registered?

R687 ECR is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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