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DE51 DVF

2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,281 mi
Last recorded22,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 88310,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DVF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 22,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,310 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 19,310 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,414 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 17,414 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 12,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,744 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 4,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 1,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 1,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 698 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 DVF is a 2001 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 90%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,702 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 DE51 DVF, 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 25 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 DE51 DVF registered?

DE51 DVF is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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