1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 0.9L Petrol · P286 PDX
1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 14,897 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P286 PDX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 14,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P286 PDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 (P286 PDX) between April 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
P286 PDX Mileage History
- 04/04/20069,742 mi
- 17/04/200710,264 mi+522 mi
- 09/04/200810,720 mi+456 mi
- 06/05/200911,408 mi+688 mi
- 07/05/201011,595 mi+187 mi
- 07/05/201112,012 mi+417 mi
- 28/04/201212,219 mi+207 mi
- 04/05/201312,354 mi+135 mi
- 16/05/201412,700 mi+346 mi
- 23/05/201512,901 mi+201 mi
- 04/06/201612,986 mi+85 mi
- 07/06/201713,266 mi+280 mi
- 12/07/201813,281 mi+15 mi
- 03/08/201914,222 mi+941 mi
- 20/08/202014,758 mi+536 mi
- 24/08/202114,821 mi+63 mi
- 14/05/202514,863 mi+42 mi
- 30/05/202514,897 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 269 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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