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2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ODW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 76,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 75,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 75,443 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,067 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,791 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,442 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,237 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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EU53 ODW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 ODW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU53 ODW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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