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H863 BYE

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

4,646 mi
Last recorded4,646 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 BYE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 4,646 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 4,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 3,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 3,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 3,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 3,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 3,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 2,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 2,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 2,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 1,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2012

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre slightly perished between tread blocks

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 4 miles

advise, slight play evident in front wheel bearings.

exhaust pipes loud,non/std but not marked not for road use.

Pass 26 Jun 2010

exhaust noisey.

slight twist on handle bars.

Pass 13 Jun 2009
Pass 21 Jun 2008

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

show no plate our plate fitted for test

Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 3,346 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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H863 BYE is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H863 BYE, 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 35 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H863 BYE registered?

H863 BYE is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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