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HN02 BCY

2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,440 mi
Last recorded27,440 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 BCY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 27,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 18,891 miles

registration plate light slightly obscured by indicator but still readable from behind bike

Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 16,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,964 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 13,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,093 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 12,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,016 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,322 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,719 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,758 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 4,734 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 4,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 4,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,943 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 3,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2006 3,252 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 3,252 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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HN02 BCY is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN02 BCY, 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.

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What year was HN02 BCY registered?

HN02 BCY is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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