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T279 KAU

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,924 mi
Last recorded62,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 KAU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 62,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 59,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 54,037 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,787 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,504 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,308 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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T279 KAU is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 T279 KAU, 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 T279 KAU registered?

T279 KAU is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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