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R742 HGC

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,292 mi
Last recorded2,292 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 HGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 2,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 1,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 1,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

temp fuel tank fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018
Pass 10 Jul 2017 868 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,651 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 20 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 11,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 8,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,909 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,855 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,186 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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R742 HGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R742 HGC, 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 R742 HGC registered?

R742 HGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R742 HGC safe to buy?

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