1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 0.9L Petrol · R723 CUB
1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 9,145 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R723 CUB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 9,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R723 CUB Mileage History
- 10/06/20064,346 mi
- 01/05/20104,676 mi+330 mi
- 15/07/20104,832 mi+156 mi
- 31/05/20127,438 mi+2,606 mi
- 05/06/20137,803 mi+365 mi
- 07/05/2014146 mi-7,657 mi
- 09/06/2015530 mi+384 mi
- 20/06/2017873 mi+343 mi
- 23/06/20182,255 mi+1,382 mi
- 12/07/20194,151 mi+1,896 mi
- 01/02/20214,704 mi+553 mi
- 05/05/202323 mi-4,681 mi
- 26/04/20243,423 mi+3,400 mi
- 03/05/20255,874 mi+2,451 mi
- 02/05/20269,145 mi+3,271 mi
Average of roughly 241 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R723 CUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 (R723 CUB) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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