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BW04 TZK

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,038 mi
Last recorded22,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 TZK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 22,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 21,882 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose rear number plate loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 21,707 miles

Central Exhaust noisy central pipes (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,368 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 20,368 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 17,143 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 17,143 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 16,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,476 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 16,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure riders (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 13,777 miles

Nearside rear position lamp insecure

wiring close to rear brake disc

Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,885 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 6,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,676 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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BW04 TZK is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW04 TZK, 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 BW04 TZK registered?

BW04 TZK is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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