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R312 UYA

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,622 mi
Last recorded32,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 UYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 32,622 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 32,622 miles

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 31,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 26,167 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 25,918 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,520 miles

Front brake hydraulic line pulls tight when front suspension unloaded.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 25,516 miles

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)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front brake hydraulic line pulls tight when front suspension unloaded.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,088 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 24,951 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,912 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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R312 UYA is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R312 UYA, 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 R312 UYA registered?

R312 UYA is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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