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1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 8830.9L Petrol

S255 JPX

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for S255 JPX: 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883 (Orange, Petrol). Mileage: 12,045. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT

Expired

Expires 13/05/2026

Tax

SORN

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Mileage: 12,045
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 883cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 19:11

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1998 Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 (S255 JPX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2022 to May 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (6 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 19 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

45/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,500

Mileage

The mileage of 12,045 miles is significa...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution unless you are an experienced mechanic looking for a custom project bike. While the mileage is remarkably low, the structural modifications and recurring safety-related MOT failures suggest a history of poor preventative maintenance.

The primary concern for this motorcycle is the 'hard tail' modification. This removes the rear suspension, which can place immense stress on the frame and significantly impacts rider comfort. You must inspect the quality of the welds and check for stress cracks, as the MOT history notes the structure is modified. Additionally, the bike is currently missing a front fender and chain guard, which have been recurring advisories for several years.\nnPay close attention to the wheel assemblies. The history shows a recurring issue with wheel bearings having excessive play and a bent spoke. Ensure the bearings have been replaced with quality parts and that the wheel itself is perfectly true. Ask for a full service history; with such low mileage, rubber components like fuel hoses, seals, and tyres are likely to have perished due to age, regardless of the miles on the clock.

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