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S318 DGK

1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationS318 DGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025
Pass 15 Feb 2024

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 4,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 1,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 33,470 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018

Exhaust noisy

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2017

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lights masked at time of test - daytime use only

Pass 10 Jun 2016
Fail 10 Jun 2016

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,328 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 1,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,984 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,981 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,441 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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S318 DGK is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S318 DGK, 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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S318 DGK is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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