Harley-Davidson XLH 883

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 883 cc

T270 KAUMOT history

T270 KAU is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XLH 883 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 21,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
21,366 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XLH 883
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 KAU was last recorded at 21,366 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,184 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,366 miles
  • 2025 – 21,184 miles
  • 2024 – 20,991 miles
  • 2023 – 20,755 miles
  • 2022 – 20,692 miles
  • 2021 – 20,472 miles
  • 2020 – 20,148 miles
  • 2019 – 20,077 miles
  • 2018 – 19,899 miles
  • 2017 – 18,741 miles
  • 2016 – 18,621 miles
  • 2015 – 18,592 miles
  • 2014 – 18,525 miles
  • 2013 – 18,391 miles
  • 2012 – 17,525 miles
  • 2011 – 17,158 miles
  • 2010 – 16,466 miles
  • 2009 – 15,740 miles
  • 2008 – 14,711 miles
  • 2007 – 13,713 miles
  • 2006 – 12,543 miles
  • 2005 – 11,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,366 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear outer pad worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,366 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    238020478008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,184 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    21,184 miles
    Test number
    921739780211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,991 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    20,991 miles
    Test number
    318780185005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,755 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    20,755 miles
    Test number
    243686013865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,692 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    214823035211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,472 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    184622061590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,148 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,148 miles
    Test number
    980321895337
    • AdvisoryRear outer pad worn
  8. Fail20,133 miles (+56)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    153523629990
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear outer pad worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perished
  9. Pass20,077 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    143244329507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,899 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,899 miles
    Test number
    688828672812
    • AdvisoryRear tyre worn on limit
  11. Pass18,741 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    285886390823
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  12. Fail18,731 miles (+110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,731 miles
    Test number
    383806403539
    • FailureExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureStop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp affected by the use of turn signals (1.3.2)
    • FailureThrottle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
  13. Pass18,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,621 miles
    Test number
    746716417162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,621 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,621 miles
    Test number
    882718617163
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
  15. Pass18,592 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,592 miles
    Test number
    460183292324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,525 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    485517574206
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  17. Pass18,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    227438973229
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  18. Fail18,391 miles (+866)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    706558073230
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  19. Pass17,525 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,525 miles
    Test number
    709385702339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,158 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,158 miles
    Test number
    787062691275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,466 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,466 miles
    Test number
    740046780235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,740 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,740 miles
    Test number
    212353889227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,711 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,711 miles
    Test number
    810347558272
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  24. Pass13,713 miles (+1,170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,713 miles
    Test number
    182544447276
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • NoteRear number plate might attract police attention
  25. Pass12,543 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,543 miles
    Test number
    132395346233
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  26. Pass11,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,095 miles
    Test number
    172596945244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T270 KAU

Does T270 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T270 KAU is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T270 KAU?
The MOT on T270 KAU is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T270 KAU done?
T270 KAU was recorded at 21,366 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 487 miles a year.
Has T270 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 KAU has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T270 KAU 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 T270 KAU find?
T270 KAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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