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SF04 UDE

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,165 mi
Last recorded19,165 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 19,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 18,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,797 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2020 18,785 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,513 miles

Rear reflector not central , but rear lighy is reflective

Fail 3 Sep 2018 18,513 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector not central , but rear lighy is reflective

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,244 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 17,244 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 14,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 14,750 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2012 14,447 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 14,442 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front mud guard bolt missing

side stand pin missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 7,963 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)

Pass 30 May 2008 5,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,291 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 UDE is a 2004 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 71.4%.

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 UDE, 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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What year was SF04 UDE registered?

SF04 UDE is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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