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MDM 718G

1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,403 mi
Last recorded25,403 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 718G
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 25,403 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 25,376 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 24,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 23,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 23,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,131 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

primary case bolt missing

rear back rest bolt missing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front wheel slight noise in need of attention soon

rear wheel slight noise attention soon

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 18,725 miles

rear brake noisey in need of attention

Fail 21 Mar 2013 18,725 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

rear brake noisey in need of attention

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,125 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 17,921 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Speedo and clutch cables poor routing attention required.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,921 miles

Speedo and clutch cables poor routing attention required.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,131 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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MDM 718G is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDM 718G, 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 MDM 718G registered?

MDM 718G is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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