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H8 EPO

1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,306 mi
Last recorded11,306 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 EPO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883 Hugger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 11,306 miles

SLIGHTLY SPONGY FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 11,191 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 11,191 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached Shock absorber nut glued on (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 11,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 11,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight perishing rear tyre wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 10,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 10,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate digits slightly narrower than standard

tail light wiring is exposed risk of contact with wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,671 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 10,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,567 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 10,567 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,489 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 10,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2010 9,896 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2010 9,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2009 9,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,019 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger?

Based on 934 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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H8 EPO is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 EPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 EPO registered?

H8 EPO is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 Hugger, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is H8 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 EPO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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