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HX53 VLP

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,594 mi
Last recorded16,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VLP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 16,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 15,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 15,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 14,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 12,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 10,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 6,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,715 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 5,642 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,601 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 5,601 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 5,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 5,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 4,297 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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HX53 VLP is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HX53 VLP, 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 HX53 VLP registered?

HX53 VLP is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HX53 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 VLP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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