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S809 RYA

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Brown Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 RYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 1,184 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mud guard missing

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

Lighting masked

Rear Brake poor efficiency

Rear Calliper poorly mounted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jul 2008

wheel adjuster slight damage

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,385 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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S809 RYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Brown with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S809 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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S809 RYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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