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GX53 LBN

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,559 mi
Last recorded7,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LBN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 7,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 7,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 6,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 6,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 5,553 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 5,548 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 4,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 4,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 4,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 3,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 2,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 1,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 1,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 1,330 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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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GX53 LBN is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX53 LBN, 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 GX53 LBN registered?

GX53 LBN is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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