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R957 UGC

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,505 mi
Last recorded10,505 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger11,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 UGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883 Hugger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 10,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 10,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 10,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,670 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 9,670 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,592 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,459 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2006

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger?

Based on 934 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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R957 UGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 11,166 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 Hugger fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R957 UGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R957 UGC registered?

R957 UGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R957 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 UGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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