1991 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 0.9L Petrol · B4 TLE

The 1991 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 holds a passed roadworthiness status from the 23 February 2024 MOT at 5,806 miles, with the tester recording zero defects or advisories. The maintenance trend across all supplied entries is stable, showing clean results at every examination from 2005 to the present. Odometer data confirms extremely low utilisation for a 35-year-old machine: 5,298 miles on 9 July 2005, 5,413 miles on 27 July 2013, 5,526 miles on 23 March 2016, and 5,806 miles on 23 February 2024. This equates to roughly 166 miles per year. The record exposes lengthy dormancy, particularly the eight-year void between 2005 and 2013 where only 115 miles accrued, then another eight-year gap to 2024 adding 280 miles. Previous owners clearly stored the motorcycle for extended periods yet presented it for test with no mechanical faults, implying basic preservation rather than active daily care. The tester flagged no suspension bushes, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions failures at any stage. Despite this clean history, a buyer should physically inspect structural integrity and hidden rust on the frame and fuel tank, as standing vehicles degrade unseen. Verify fork seals for weepage and confirm brake disc thickness, since intermittent testing may miss gradual perish from inactivity. Long gaps between MOTs suggest previous keepers performed minimal routine servicing yet avoided the neglect that triggers failures. Examine tyres for sidewall cracking, check clutch operation, and assess overall cosmetic and structural condition before road use. The official record provides a sound baseline, but personal inspection remains decisive given the age and low-mileage storage pattern.