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W988 WGP

2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 WGP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 73,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,473 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 73,473 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 72,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect Must be yellow with black characters (0.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 72,187 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticky.. not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,889 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 71,889 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,695 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,967 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,549 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,120 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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W988 WGP is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,241 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 W988 WGP, 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 26 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 W988 WGP registered?

W988 WGP is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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