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S805 RYA

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,051 mi
Last recorded31,051 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 RYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 31,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 37,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,047 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,792 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,102 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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S805 RYA is a 1998 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 92.9%.

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 S805 RYA, 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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What year was S805 RYA registered?

S805 RYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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