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S829 JFP

1998 Harley Davidson XL883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,747 mi
Last recorded2,747 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL88314,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 JFP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 2,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,668 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 2,668 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2023 2,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 2,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 2,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 2,212 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 2,212 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 2,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 2,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 1,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 1,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 1,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 1,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 1,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 859 miles

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

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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S829 JFP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S829 JFP, 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 S829 JFP registered?

S829 JFP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S829 JFP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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