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S616 FVE

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 FVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025
Pass 6 Jul 2022
Pass 9 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front little damping effect

Pass 22 Mar 2018
Pass 17 Feb 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016
Pass 27 Feb 2015
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 5,398 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 5,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,367 miles

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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S616 FVE is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S616 FVE, 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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What year was S616 FVE registered?

S616 FVE is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S616 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S616 FVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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