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LJ03 HXC

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 HXC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,785 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 37,757 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 37,505 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 37,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 37,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 37,004 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 35,698 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 35,671 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked around the sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,248 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 33,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indercator tale tales not working but front indercators are in rider veiw

Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Indicator tell tale inoperative nearside and offside

Nail in rear tyre

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Throttle cables resting on offside front indicator

Fail 23 Mar 2015 29,418 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,082 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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LJ03 HXC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 HXC, 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 LJ03 HXC registered?

LJ03 HXC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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