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HX03 SWF

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,884 mi
Last recorded16,884 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 SWF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 16,884 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chain adjuster slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 14,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 14,753 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 14,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,032 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad worn more than outside (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 7,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,994 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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HX03 SWF is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HX03 SWF, 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 HX03 SWF registered?

HX03 SWF is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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