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R270 OUY

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,153 mi
Last recorded16,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 OUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,265 miles

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,762 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 May 2009 14,758 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 14,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,085 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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R270 OUY is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R270 OUY, 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.

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What year was R270 OUY registered?

R270 OUY is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R270 OUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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