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S639 PAG

1998 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,032 mi
Last recorded24,032 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL88314,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 PAG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 24,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 23,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,800 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both tyres sidewalls cracking

n/s/r indicator lamp loose

Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 23,360 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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S639 PAG is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S639 PAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S639 PAG registered?

S639 PAG is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S639 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S639 PAG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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