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SF04 UCB

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 UCB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 38,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 37,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,644 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 35,491 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. Bottom yoke (2.3.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2017 31,932 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 31,896 miles

Drive belt guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,613 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 27,613 miles

Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,883 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 23,851 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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))

Fail 16 May 2014 20,183 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 20,183 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 16,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,729 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 10,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2011 3,960 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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SF04 UCB is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF04 UCB, 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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SF04 UCB is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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