MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear slight cracking sidewall rear tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
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
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
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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