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GN03 NAE

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,697 mi
Last recorded18,697 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 NAE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 18,697 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,928 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 17,928 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Not position correctly (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 14,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,290 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 12,290 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 11,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 10,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 9,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 7,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 5,962 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 3,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel inadequatly repaired significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 3,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 1,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 1,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 1,813 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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GN03 NAE is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN03 NAE, 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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What year was GN03 NAE registered?

GN03 NAE is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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