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FJ54 UWU

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,356 mi
Last recorded9,356 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 UWU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 9,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 9,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 8,899 miles

Drive belt guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fender missing

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 8,708 miles

Chain guard missing Belt guard ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 8,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chain guard missing Belt guard ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 8,241 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 7,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 7,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 7,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 7,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 7,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,904 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 6,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 5,287 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 5,287 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 3,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 3,560 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 3,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,394 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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FJ54 UWU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc 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 FJ54 UWU, 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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FJ54 UWU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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