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BD02 TSX

2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

31,070 mi
Last recorded31,070 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 TSX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 31,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 31,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 31,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,800 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 30,800 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 30,532 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 30,532 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 30,149 miles

Rear Drive belt wearing on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small crack around registration plate fixing hole. (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,011 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2020 29,997 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 28,814 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Clutch lever broken but does not affect control

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 28,814 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Clutch lever broken but does not affect control

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper CLUTCH LEVER SHORTENED MISSING BALL ON END BUT CAN BE USED SAFELY

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,167 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Neutral light not working- vehicle can start in gear.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 19,165 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nutral light switch not working will start up in gear

Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,435 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Gear lever slightly loose on splines

Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,322 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 17,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 17,181 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,076 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,163 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 16,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 15,298 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,038 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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BD02 TSX is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,656 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 BD02 TSX, 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 24 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 BD02 TSX registered?

BD02 TSX is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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