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S405 SDP

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,303 mi
Last recorded3,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 SDP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 3,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 1,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 1,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 1,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 1,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 1,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 1,541 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 1,465 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 1,465 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 1,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 1,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 1,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 1,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 1,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 1,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 1,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 1,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 1,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 1,217 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

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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S405 SDP is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,119 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 S405 SDP, 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 27 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 S405 SDP registered?

S405 SDP is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S405 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S405 SDP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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