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S728 TEV

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,881 mi
Last recorded24,881 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 TEV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 24,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 24,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 22,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 22,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,800 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,730 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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S728 TEV is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red 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 Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S728 TEV, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S728 TEV is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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