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HN52 GMZ

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,453 mi
Last recorded25,453 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 GMZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 25,453 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 2 May 2024 25,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,180 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,054 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 25,054 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020
Pass 27 Nov 2018 23,732 miles

Nearside Side Stand Slight Play In Retaining Spring

Offside Rear Outer Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 23,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side Stand Slight Play In Retaining Spring

Offside Rear Outer Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,833 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear tyre damaged on edge of tread

Fail 25 Aug 2016 22,833 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel spindle (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear tyre damaged on edge of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 22,592 miles

rear tyre damaged on edge of tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,087 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear tyre slightly damaged on side walls

Fail 11 May 2010 22,085 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear tyre slightly damaged on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,861 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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HN52 GMZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN52 GMZ, 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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HN52 GMZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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