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KU52 WUE

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,749 mi
Last recorded16,749 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 WUE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 16,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 16,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 16,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 16,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,432 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,058 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 25,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,858 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,781 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,386 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,309 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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KU52 WUE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,196 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 XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 WUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU52 WUE registered?

KU52 WUE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is KU52 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 WUE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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