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R989 NAB

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,967 mi
Last recorded17,967 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger21,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 NAB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883 Hugger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,967 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 9,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 1,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 1,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 916 miles
Pass 5 May 2017
Pass 21 Apr 2016
Pass 25 Apr 2015
Pass 23 Apr 2014

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013
Pass 28 Apr 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 18 May 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2011

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,905 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R989 NAB is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,851 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 R989 NAB, 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 29 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 R989 NAB registered?

R989 NAB is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R989 NAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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