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W49 HBJ

2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,524 mi
Last recorded24,524 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 HBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 24,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 24,509 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 24,507 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 24,505 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit change asap (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,454 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,283 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 24,283 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,130 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,097 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,322 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 17,344 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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 16 Apr 2007 17,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,239 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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W49 HBJ is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W49 HBJ, 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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W49 HBJ is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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