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T285 MKJ

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,798 mi
Last recorded6,798 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 MKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 6,798 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 6,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 6,226 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)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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T285 MKJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T285 MKJ, 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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How do I check the history of T285 MKJ?

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What year was T285 MKJ registered?

T285 MKJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T285 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 MKJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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