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W488 FUG

2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,169 mi
Last recorded16,169 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 FUG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 16,169 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 15,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 15,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,407 miles

headlight masked

Fail 27 Jul 2017 15,407 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlight masked

Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,758 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 14,758 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 14,758 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 Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.2.B1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 14,758 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)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 13,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,494 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,710 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 11,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,760 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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W488 FUG is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,241 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 W488 FUG, 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 26 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W488 FUG is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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