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T239 LYB

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 LYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 50,374 miles

Central Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 23 May 2026 50,374 miles

Central Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 48,799 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 47,986 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 47,956 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,692 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 44,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2020 44,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,187 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,174 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 39,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,144 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,144 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,023 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,023 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,689 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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T239 LYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,119 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 T239 LYB, 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 27 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 T239 LYB registered?

T239 LYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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