2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C 0.9L Petrol · JD04 HOG

The 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 17 July 2023 at 24,250 miles. No defects or advisories appear across the last three successful examinations. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and the vehicle cleared its final two annual tests without issue. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 22-year-old machine. The odometer moved only 404 miles between the June 2021 test at 23,846 miles and the July 2023 pass at 24,250 miles, averaging roughly 1,100 miles per year overall. The sparse history shows two same-day fail-pass cycles in 2021 and 2022 where the tester logged no defects; this suggests administrative or presentation issues at testing rather than mechanical faults. Long standing periods implied by the low annual mileage warrant scrutiny of perished seals and stale fluids. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion after prolonged storage. The absence of recorded advisories means no structural rust or exhaust emission failures were flagged, but the DVSA data alone cannot confirm tyre sidewall cracking or wheel bearing wear. Given the clean MOT lineage and minimal accumulated distance, the motorcycle indicates careful or infrequent ownership. Prospective purchasers must still verify brake disc thickness and chain tension in person, as these consumables degrade with age irrespective of low mileage.