Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster XL R 13

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 883 cc

V8 BMXMOT history

V8 BMX is a black petrol Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster XL R 13 first used on 21 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 14,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
14,325 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
883 Roadster XL R 13
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BMX was last recorded at 14,325 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2023: 12,804 miles, lower than 12,875 miles on 20 Feb 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
12,804 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
1,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 14,325 miles
  • 2023 – 12,804 miles
  • 2022 – 11,422 miles
  • 2021 – 9,824 miles
  • 2019 – 7,692 miles
  • 2018 – 6,098 miles
  • 2017 – 3,946 miles
  • 2016 – 2,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryChain guard missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463052105879
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    438007474847
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  3. Pass14,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,325 miles
    Test number
    321545598444
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail14,325 miles (+1,521)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,325 miles
    Test number
    596606907204
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass12,804 miles (-71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    12,804 miles
    Test number
    777213874879
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Fail12,875 miles (+1,453)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,875 miles
    Test number
    905478324961
    • MajorDrive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  7. Pass11,422 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    11,422 miles
    Test number
    632323566941
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass9,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    9,824 miles
    Test number
    711898417420
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  9. Fail9,824 miles (+2,132)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,824 miles
    Test number
    928832303264
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  10. Pass7,692 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    7,692 miles
    Test number
    205271663329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,098 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    6,098 miles
    Test number
    925012067383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,946 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    3,946 miles
    Test number
    615356848659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,543 miles
    Test number
    242029126792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BMX

Does V8 BMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BMX is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BMX?
The MOT on V8 BMX is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BMX done?
V8 BMX was recorded at 14,325 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 1,541 miles a year.
Has V8 BMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BMX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 BMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 BMX find?
V8 BMX passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: chain guard missing; exhaust noisy; front brake binding but not excessively.

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