Harley-Davidson XLH 883

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 883 cc

V658 KWUMOT history

V658 KWU is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XLH 883 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 25,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
25,255 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V658 KWU
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V658 KWU was last recorded at 25,255 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2019: 12,800 miles, lower than 24,175 miles on 16 May 2018.

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
25,192 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
1,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,255 miles
  • 2025 – 25,192 miles
  • 2024 – 25,182 miles
  • 2023 – 25,122 miles
  • 2022 – 24,180 miles
  • 2021 – 12,825 miles
  • 2019 – 12,800 miles
  • 2018 – 24,175 miles
  • 2017 – 24,035 miles
  • 2016 – 23,806 miles
  • 2015 – 23,575 miles
  • 2014 – 23,345 miles
  • 2013 – 22,801 miles
  • 2012 – 21,808 miles
  • 2011 – 18,741 miles
  • 2010 – 14,871 miles
  • 2009 – 13,007 miles
  • 2008 – 10,363 miles
  • 2007 – 5,572 miles
  • 2006 – 5,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,255 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,255 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    25,255 miles
    Test number
    830669795834
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass25,192 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    445029482998
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and sidecar rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and sidecar rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass25,182 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    25,182 miles
    Test number
    604049168648
    • MinorOffside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  4. Fail25,177 miles (+55)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,177 miles
    Test number
    529182650525
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Wheel spoke cracked x2 (5.2.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass25,122 miles (+942)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    25,122 miles
    Test number
    876708095006
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel spoke slightly corroded sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (d))

  6. Pass24,180 miles (+11,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,180 miles
    Test number
    677321382290
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass12,825 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,825 miles
    Test number
    925379719217
    • AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel corroded but not to excess sidecar wheel corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass12,800 miles (-11,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,800 miles
    Test number
    940872681160
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not seriously weakened sidecar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass24,175 miles (+140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,175 miles
    Test number
    173578577934
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly insecure slight play insidecar stay mounts (6.1.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength sidecar rim (4.2.1a)

  10. Pass24,035 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,035 miles
    Test number
    341605065118
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass23,806 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    489128867311
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass23,575 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,575 miles
    Test number
    189556225124
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass23,345 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,345 miles
    Test number
    667867424190
    • AdvisorySidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

  14. Pass22,801 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,801 miles
    Test number
    867625013110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,808 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,808 miles
    Test number
    155118332191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,741 miles (+3,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    916549101161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass14,871 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,871 miles
    Test number
    123969090401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  18. Pass13,007 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,007 miles
    Test number
    911537319124
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  19. Pass10,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,363 miles
    Test number
    770093618139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,363 miles (+4,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,363 miles
    Test number
    142283818193
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • FailureFront Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureFront Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

  21. Pass5,572 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,572 miles
    Test number
    184373117191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,223 miles
    Test number
    212138816493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V658 KWU

Does V658 KWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V658 KWU is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V658 KWU?
The MOT on V658 KWU is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V658 KWU done?
V658 KWU was recorded at 25,255 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,001 miles a year.
Has V658 KWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V658 KWU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V658 KWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V658 KWU find?
V658 KWU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar chassis.

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