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J4 OHD

2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,848 mi
Last recorded15,848 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 88310,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 OHD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 15,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no stop lights fitted.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 15,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no stop lights fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 13,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 12,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Sharp spinners attached to front axle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose/pipe connection corroded at rear calliper (3.2.B3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 12,821 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded pedal fouling exhaust, preventing full return movement (3.2.A1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,535 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,535 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 11,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 10,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,384 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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J4 OHD is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,702 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 J4 OHD, 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 25 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J4 OHD is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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