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R791 TCR

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,797 mi
Last recorded4,797 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 TCR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 4,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 3,182 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 889 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 5 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 5,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 5,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 4,666 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 4,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 2,563 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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R791 TCR is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R791 TCR, 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 R791 TCR registered?

R791 TCR is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R791 TCR safe to buy?

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