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P675 SDX

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,111 mi
Last recorded27,111 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 SDX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 27,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 27,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 26,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 26,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 26,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 23,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,751 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)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,039 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 22,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,026 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)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,026 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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P675 SDX is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,840 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 P675 SDX, 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 29 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 P675 SDX registered?

P675 SDX is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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