Harley-Davidson XLH 883

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 883 cc

H17 HVCMOT history

H17 HVC is a blue petrol Harley-Davidson XLH 883 first used on 8 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 11,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
11,633 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H17 HVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XLH 883
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H17 HVC was last recorded at 11,633 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2024: 11,539 miles, lower than 11,702 miles on 25 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,543 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,633 miles
  • 2024 – 11,543 miles
  • 2023 – 11,702 miles
  • 2022 – 10,721 miles
  • 2021 – 10,605 miles
  • 2019 – 10,273 miles
  • 2018 – 10,164 miles
  • 2017 – 10,005 miles
  • 2016 – 9,828 miles
  • 2015 – 9,757 miles
  • 2013 – 9,278 miles
  • 2012 – 8,308 miles
  • 2011 – 5,715 miles
  • 2010 – 2,070 miles
  • 2009 – 1,957 miles
  • 2008 – 1,936 miles
  • 2007 – 1,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,633 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear slightly deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,633 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    11,633 miles
    Test number
    543036705605
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass11,543 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    11,543 miles
    Test number
    287880354931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail11,539 miles (-163)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,539 miles
    Test number
    660161118134
    • MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass11,702 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    11,702 miles
    Test number
    888460189422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,721 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    10,721 miles
    Test number
    345230501108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,605 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    10,605 miles
    Test number
    863884752124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,273 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,273 miles
    Test number
    844558759421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,164 miles
    Test number
    301434787434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,164 miles (+159)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,164 miles
    Test number
    872445308780
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass10,005 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,005 miles
    Test number
    916453449234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,828 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,828 miles
    Test number
    387546957952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    439961785116
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  13. Fail9,757 miles (+479)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    908041185181
    • FailureRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  14. Pass9,278 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    9,278 miles
    Test number
    916587913214
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  15. Fail9,244 miles (+936)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,244 miles
    Test number
    276504313298
    • FailureExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass8,308 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,308 miles
    Test number
    329090722275
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. Pass5,715 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    805326141130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,070 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    2,070 miles
    Test number
    464172960027
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  19. Pass1,957 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    1,957 miles
    Test number
    681942549026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,936 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    1,936 miles
    Test number
    754759558009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass1,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    1,490 miles
    Test number
    180022367021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H17 HVC

Does H17 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H17 HVC is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on H17 HVC?
The MOT on H17 HVC is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H17 HVC done?
H17 HVC was recorded at 11,633 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 543 miles a year.
Has H17 HVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H17 HVC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on H17 HVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H17 HVC find?
H17 HVC passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; rear slightly deteriorated.

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