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S868 EGJ

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,181 mi
Last recorded11,181 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 EGJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 11,181 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 11,181 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 10,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 10,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 10,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 9,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 8,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 7,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 6,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 6,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 5,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 4,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 4,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,330 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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S868 EGJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S868 EGJ, 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 S868 EGJ registered?

S868 EGJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S868 EGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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