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G4 ETO

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,963 mi
Last recorded26,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ETO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 26,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 26,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 26,345 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 25,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 25,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 21,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 1,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 1,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 15,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 11,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 10,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 10,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 9,132 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 9,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 9,017 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,158 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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G4 ETO is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,349 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G4 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G4 ETO is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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