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T270 KAU

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,184 mi
Last recorded21,184 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 KAU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 21,184 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 20,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 20,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 20,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 20,148 miles

Rear outer pad worn

Fail 1 Oct 2020 20,133 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre perished

Rear outer pad worn

Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2019 20,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 19,899 miles

rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 18,731 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp affected by the use of turn signals (1.3.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,621 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 18,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 18,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,711 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,713 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear number plate might attract police attention

Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,543 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 11,095 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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T270 KAU is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 T270 KAU, 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 T270 KAU registered?

T270 KAU is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T270 KAU safe to buy?

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