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R860 LKN

1998 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL88314,938 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 LKN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021
Pass 11 Jun 2019

Chain guard missing ()

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

no front or rear mudgaurds fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

no chain guard

no lights fitted

no mudguards fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,550 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 30,701 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,289 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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R860 LKN is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,938 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R860 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R860 LKN registered?

R860 LKN is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R860 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 LKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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