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DK51 BWY

2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,507 mi
Last recorded23,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 88310,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BWY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 23,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 22,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit only 1.01 change ASAP (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 21,998 miles

Offside Rear Chain guard slightly loose bent (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 20,177 miles

ape bars fitted a little too far back for safety

Pass 2 Feb 2022 18,381 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 18,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 15,674 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 15,674 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 11,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,026 miles

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

slight cracking of sidewalls of rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,214 miles

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

front tyre flat.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,483 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,926 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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DK51 BWY is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DK51 BWY, 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 DK51 BWY registered?

DK51 BWY is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 BWY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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