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H8 BYK

1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,655 mi
Last recorded20,655 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BYK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 20,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 20,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 19,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,369 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 19,346 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,422 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,239 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 16,239 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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H8 BYK is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H8 BYK, 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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What year was H8 BYK registered?

H8 BYK is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is H8 BYK safe to buy?

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