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KX53 UHT

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,887 mi
Last recorded14,887 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UHT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 14,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 14,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 13,495 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Front Mudguard not fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 12,444 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Front Mudguard not fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 11,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,906 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 10,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,450 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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KX53 UHT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red 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 XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,646 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 UHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 UHT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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