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GK03 MDU

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,662 mi
Last recorded23,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 MDU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 23,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 22,719 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2024 22,632 miles

Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 3 May 2023 21,730 miles

Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,530 miles

Advise new no plate maybe illegal

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 21,435 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,011 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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GK03 MDU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,646 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK03 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK03 MDU registered?

GK03 MDU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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