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AE54 GWU

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 GWU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 80,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 74,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,969 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear Brake pad excesivley worn (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,198 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,212 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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AE54 GWU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 9,794 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 AE54 GWU, 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 22 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 AE54 GWU registered?

AE54 GWU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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