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N929 DMH

1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,178 mi
Last recorded17,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 DMH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 17,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 16,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 16,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,073 miles

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive caliper and pads appear to be pulling disc surface to one side (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 16,067 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned front wheel appears to be positioned too far to the offside (2.4 (a))

front brake disc dished outwards

Pass 12 Jun 2019 15,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,450 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 15,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 15,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 14,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 14,025 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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N929 DMH is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 12,884 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 N929 DMH, 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 30 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N929 DMH registered?

N929 DMH is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N929 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N929 DMH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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