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S966 HUB

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,978 mi
Last recorded13,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 HUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 13,978 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 12,787 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,561 miles

rear tyre close to legal minimum

Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,030 miles

has 2 n plates fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,572 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,975 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 3,975 miles

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

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

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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S966 HUB is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S966 HUB, 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 S966 HUB registered?

S966 HUB is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S966 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 HUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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