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S830 RYA

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,627 mi
Last recorded13,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 RYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 13,627 miles

lights taped at time of test

Pass 16 May 2024 13,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 13,286 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2023 13,286 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 12,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 12,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,917 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 12,887 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,887 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,837 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,727 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 12,727 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 12,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 12,215 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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S830 RYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S830 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 S830 RYA registered?

S830 RYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S830 RYA safe to buy?

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