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H974 HDB

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

997 mi
Last recorded997 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 HDB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 859 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 480 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015
Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 15,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 15,347 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

brake caliper rear incorrectly fitted,rear tyre cracked[ply not exposed, rear tyre rubbing on rear fender.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,059 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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H974 HDB is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H974 HDB, 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 H974 HDB registered?

H974 HDB is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 April 1991.

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