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S129 XUY

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,797 mi
Last recorded22,797 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 XUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 22,797 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 22,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 22,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,001 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 11,651 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 11,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S129 XUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,192 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 S129 XUY, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S129 XUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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