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HDZ 830

2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,660 mi
Last recorded2,660 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDZ 830
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 2,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 2,136 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 1,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 1,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Nov 2016

Chain guard missing ()

head lamp yellow

no front mud guard fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 May 2014 9,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 9,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 4,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,929 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 3,534 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 3,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Light cracking on front tyre

Pass 19 May 2006 3,184 miles

Light cracking on front tyre

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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HDZ 830 is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,656 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 HDZ 830, 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 24 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDZ 830 registered?

HDZ 830 is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is HDZ 830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDZ 830 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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