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S243 TND

1998 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,058 mi
Last recorded15,058 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL88314,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 TND
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 15,058 miles

small perishing cracks on front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,938 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 14,938 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 14,917 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 14,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,321 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2007 14,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 13,603 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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S243 TND is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S243 TND, 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 S243 TND registered?

S243 TND is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S243 TND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 TND shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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