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W685 HGV

2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,750 mi
Last recorded27,750 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 HGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 27,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 27,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 27,410 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,753 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 26,753 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,393 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,092 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 28 Mar 2011 25,159 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 6 Apr 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,813 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,418 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,418 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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W685 HGV is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W685 HGV, 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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What year was W685 HGV registered?

W685 HGV is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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