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GX53 NVE

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,088 mi
Last recorded17,088 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 17,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 16,807 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 16,719 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 16,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,370 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 8,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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 NVE is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black 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 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 GX53 NVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX53 NVE registered?

GX53 NVE is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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