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E18 MSW

1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

23,202 mi
Last recorded23,202 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 MSW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 23,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 22,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 22,112 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,368 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 17,813 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 17,813 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,125 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 14,120 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,962 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 12,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,844 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

small cuts in both tyre treads

Fail 18 Jun 2014 12,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

small cuts in both tyre treads

Fail 20 Jun 2013 12,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,619 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 12,420 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,420 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,179 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 11,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,929 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front brake line unions corroding .

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,517 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre tread perished and slight uneven wear .

Fail 20 Jun 2008 11,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre tread perished and slight uneven wear .

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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E18 MSW is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 E18 MSW, 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 33 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E18 MSW is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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