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S841 TYA

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,515 mi
Last recorded40,515 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 TYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,526 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,588 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 34,588 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,201 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 33,201 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,812 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 26,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Aug 2012 25,265 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 20,509 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,396 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 13,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,350 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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S841 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S841 TYA, 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 S841 TYA registered?

S841 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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