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M462 BGC

1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,754 mi
Last recorded16,754 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 BGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 16,754 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 16,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,973 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 15,409 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 15,409 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,788 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2022 14,788 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2021 13,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 13,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 13,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 12,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 12,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 12,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 12,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 12,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 10,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,508 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 10,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 9,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,460 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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M462 BGC is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 13,975 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 M462 BGC, 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 32 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M462 BGC is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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