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M453 WBH

1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,116 mi
Last recorded19,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 WBH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 19,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2026 19,099 miles

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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 18,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 18,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions deflated ( 5psi) (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small , tinted, (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 17,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 17,567 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,057 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,479 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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M453 WBH is a 1995 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 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 12,031 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 M453 WBH, 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 31 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M453 WBH is a 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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