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DK04 BDY

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,167 mi
Last recorded43,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BDY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,167 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 43,167 miles

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 42,308 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 42,288 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 41,333 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 38,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 38,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,041 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate undersize

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 18,949 miles

Left hand grip spins on handle bars but is unable to be pulled off.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 18,932 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Left hand grip spins on handle bars but is unable to be pulled off.

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 10,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 7,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 4,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 4,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,352 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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DK04 BDY is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK04 BDY, 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 DK04 BDY registered?

DK04 BDY is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 BDY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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