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WV52 NHD

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,124 mi
Last recorded19,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NHD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 19,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 18,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 17,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,871 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 16,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,059 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 16,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,271 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 14,462 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 7,434 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 5,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 4,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 4,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 1,709 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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WV52 NHD is a 2003 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 81%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,349 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 WV52 NHD, 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 23 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 WV52 NHD registered?

WV52 NHD is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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