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MX04 ZTF

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,307 mi
Last recorded14,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 ZTF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 14,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 13,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 12,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 11,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 10,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 9,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 9,531 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (100/90-19) (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside grip loose

bolt missing from upper front engine stabilizer

neutral light not working

slight oil leak from front rocker cover

Pass 6 Jan 2016 8,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 7,351 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 4,075 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

near side front foot rest bent

Pass 11 May 2013 3,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 3,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 3,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010
Fail 5 Dec 2009 2,424 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 2,424 miles

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

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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MX04 ZTF is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 9,794 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 MX04 ZTF, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX04 ZTF is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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