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R976 ONW

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,058 mi
Last recorded22,058 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger11,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 ONW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883 Hugger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 22,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 19,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 18,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 15,534 miles

No Indicators Fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Center of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 9,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 2,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 2,163 miles

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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R976 ONW is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R976 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R976 ONW registered?

R976 ONW is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R976 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 ONW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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