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R304 XRT

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

10,555 mi
Last recorded10,555 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 XRT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 10,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 8,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 8,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 7,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 6,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 6,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 6,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 5,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 5,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 5,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 5,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 4,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 4,949 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 4,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 4,747 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 4,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 4,611 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 4,415 miles

front tyre has perished sidewalls

Fail 3 Aug 2009 4,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,619 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R304 XRT is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R304 XRT, 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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R304 XRT is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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