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V399 EUY

1999 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 EUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025
Pass 4 Jul 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Poor running

Pass 5 Jul 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021
Pass 29 Oct 2019

exhaust noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2018

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriated cracks in side/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015
Pass 7 Jul 2014
Pass 9 Jul 2013 162,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2012
Fail 4 Jul 2012

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 663 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 448 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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V399 EUY is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V399 EUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 27 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V399 EUY registered?

V399 EUY is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V399 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V399 EUY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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