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S835 ORV

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

19,702 mi
Last recorded19,702 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger12,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 ORV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883 Hugger
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 19,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 19,537 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 19,467 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 19,037 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,701 miles

Front Slight fluctuation at front brake

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 18,701 miles

Front Slight fluctuation at front brake

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 18,191 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 17,727 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 17,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,432 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 16,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,761 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,154 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 14,726 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,545 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 13,545 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 13,241 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 12,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,102 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,150 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 11,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,308 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre has lots of small cracks in side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2005 9,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pillion seat not fitted.

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,172 miles

Pillion seat not fitted.

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger?

Based on 934 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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S835 ORV is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 12,802 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 Hugger fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S835 ORV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S835 ORV is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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