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DE51 DVA

2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

15,615 mi
Last recorded15,615 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DVA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 15,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 15,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 15,159 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 14,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,885 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 12,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,059 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 12,059 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 11,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,305 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 10,305 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,709 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 8,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 8,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 7,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 7,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 4,595 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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DE51 DVA is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE51 DVA, 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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DE51 DVA is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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