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YSF 88W

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

874 mi
Last recorded874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSF 88W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 874 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 13,666 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 13,666 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 13,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 13,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 12,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,441 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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YSF 88W is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,192 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 YSF 88W, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSF 88W registered?

YSF 88W is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is YSF 88W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSF 88W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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