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H10 XLH

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,419 mi
Last recorded63,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 XLH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 63,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 62,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,818 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 62,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 62,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,556 miles

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 62,545 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective starting to corrode inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,418 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

number plate starting to de laminate

Fail 16 Oct 2017 61,418 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,445 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower frame rails (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower front yoke corroded slightly (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 60,434 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake pedal sticks down (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower frame rails (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower front yoke corroded slightly (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,030 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower yoke corroded , general frame corrosion. (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork operation was squeaking at start of test ,have lubed (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,020 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey front down pipe holed (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower yoke corroded , general frame corrosion. (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork operation was squeaking at start of test ,have lubed (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,774 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,268 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,604 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,548 miles

rear r/h indicator slightly loose.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,526 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

rear lh indicator a bit loose

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,040 miles

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

front brake pipe starting to corrode. general corrosion on frame etc. side stand hangs down a bit

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,128 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,502 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

frame and swinging arm sufferring from surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,449 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

frame and swinging arm has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,928 miles

metal section of front brake pipe under yoke starting to rust

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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H10 XLH is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,840 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 H10 XLH, 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 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H10 XLH is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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