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J903 DWT

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

36,048 mi
Last recorded36,048 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 DWT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,048 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 36,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 35,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 35,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 35,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 35,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 34,460 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 34,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 34,169 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 34,057 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 34,052 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,550 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,550 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,868 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,868 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 29,908 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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J903 DWT is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,436 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 J903 DWT, 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 35 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J903 DWT registered?

J903 DWT is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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