CarVerify

Free Car Check

X253 DYA

2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,014 mi
Last recorded27,014 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,241 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 DYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 27,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 25,880 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewall cracks

Offside Rear Sidewall rubbing marks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 25,880 miles

Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Sidewall cracks

Offside Rear Sidewall rubbing marks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 21,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 20,287 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Number Plate Ok for Mot , but advised too change for road use

Pass 25 Feb 2017 18,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 16,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,496 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,599 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,599 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,141 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
Full Harley-davidson Xlh 883 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X253 DYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X253 DYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X253 DYA?

You can check the full history of X253 DYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X253 DYA registered?

X253 DYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X253 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 DYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X253 DYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X253 DYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.