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S285 VPP

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,350 mi
Last recorded19,350 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 VPP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 19,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 19,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 13 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,066 miles

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

Rear slight cracking sidewall rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 3,066 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 3,066 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,811 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 17,811 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,871 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Side stand retained by luggage cord

Fail 22 Jun 2010 17,871 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Side stand retained by luggage cord

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,840 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 17,840 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,099 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,093 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S285 VPP is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,119 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S285 VPP, 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 27 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S285 VPP is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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