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2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XHK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026
Fail 23 Jan 2026

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025
Fail 15 Jan 2025

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil on front tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2024

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main and dipped headlight switch and tell tail light on wrong way around

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 19,930 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 13,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,421 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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EU54 XHK is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EU54 XHK, 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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EU54 XHK is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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