Harley-Davidson XLH 883

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,200 cc

L40 HOGMOT history

L40 HOG is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XLH 883 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 2,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
2,257 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
51 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XLH 883
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HOG was last recorded at 2,257 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
2,123 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
51 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,257 miles
  • 2025 – 2,123 miles
  • 2024 – 2,090 miles
  • 2023 – 2,001 miles
  • 2022 – 1,442 miles
  • 2021 – 1,398 miles
  • 2012 – 1,377 miles
  • 2011 – 1,356 miles
  • 2008 – 1,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,257 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,257 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    2,257 miles
    Test number
    694755292384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,123 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    2,123 miles
    Test number
    155737284998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass2,090 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    2,090 miles
    Test number
    348901996694
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
  4. Pass2,001 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    2,001 miles
    Test number
    928967115897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass1,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    1,442 miles
    Test number
    586527755271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail1,442 miles (+44)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,442 miles
    Test number
    944778624210
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass1,398 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    1,398 miles
    Test number
    928967018770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,377 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    1,377 miles
    Test number
    166347242229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass1,356 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    1,356 miles
    Test number
    956966691153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail1,338 miles7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,338 miles
    Test number
    301732718442
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass1,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    1,338 miles
    Test number
    790562218239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HOG

Does L40 HOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HOG is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HOG?
The MOT on L40 HOG is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HOG done?
L40 HOG was recorded at 2,257 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 51 miles a year.
Has L40 HOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HOG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 HOG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 HOG find?
L40 HOG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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