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W998 SYA

2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,709 mi
Last recorded1,709 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 SYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 1,709 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 1,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 1,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 1,606 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 1,606 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 1,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008

heavily modified

slight play to front caliper reaction bracket link

Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,235 miles

Refer to previous advice.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 7,227 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,682 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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W998 SYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W998 SYA, 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 W998 SYA registered?

W998 SYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W998 SYA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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