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1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Exhaust noisy
Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
lights masked at time of test - daytime use only
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)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
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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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