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P582 ORP

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,669 mi
Last recorded28,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 ORP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 28,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 28,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 25,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,904 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,584 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 23,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,876 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,326 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 17,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,368 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 16,352 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,916 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 7,988 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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P582 ORP is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,840 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 P582 ORP, 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 29 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 P582 ORP registered?

P582 ORP is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P582 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P582 ORP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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