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MB51 SDB

2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,962 mi
Last recorded14,962 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 88310,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB51 SDB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 14,962 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel not aligned with handle bars (2.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 14,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 13,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 13,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 13,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,771 miles

Front brake pipe tp master cylinder joint starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,793 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,230 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,799 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,264 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 8,264 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,857 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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MB51 SDB is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MB51 SDB, 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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What year was MB51 SDB registered?

MB51 SDB is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is MB51 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB51 SDB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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