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2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024
Pass 10 Aug 2023
Pass 11 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2020
Fail 8 May 2020

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019
Pass 6 Aug 2018 4,510 miles

Front AIR FILTER HAS SHARP EDGES

Front HANDLE BAR GRIPS HAVE SHARP EDGES

Front MIRRORS HAVE SHARP EDGES

Pass 21 Sep 2016 4,476 miles

HANDLE BAR GRIPS HAVE SHARP EDGES

Fail 21 Sep 2016 4,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect INCORRECT PLATE (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised FRONT WHEEL BEARINS (2.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

HANDLE BAR GRIPS HAVE SHARP EDGES

Pass 20 May 2014

Handle bar ends sharp edges

Mirror's sharp edges.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 5,002 miles

air filter sharpe edge.

handle bar ends sharpe edges,

Fail 15 May 2013 2,236 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

air filter sharpe edge.

handle bar ends sharpe edges,

Pass 15 May 2012 4,587 miles

Air filter cover has sharp edges.

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

Handlebar grips have sharp edges

Fail 15 May 2012 4,587 miles

Air filter cover has sharp edges.

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

Handlebar grips have sharp edges

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,238 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2010 3,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 3,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 3,000 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 NFL is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AE54 NFL, 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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AE54 NFL is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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