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VX04 MWJ

2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,096 mi
Last recorded15,096 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 MWJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 15,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 14,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 12,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 9,720 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,308 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,909 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 8,883 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,133 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 6,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 6,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,275 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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VX04 MWJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX04 MWJ, 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 VX04 MWJ registered?

VX04 MWJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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