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S310 JGN

1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 JGN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026
Pass 25 Jul 2025 4,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 3,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 3,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 3,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,089 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Front tyre re inflated prior to test.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 3,089 miles

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

Front tyre re inflated prior to test.

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

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Does not illuminate when either front or rear brake applied. (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 3,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 3,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 2,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 2,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 2,352 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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S310 JGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 10,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S310 JGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S310 JGN registered?

S310 JGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S310 JGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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