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LJ03 ZWG

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,255 mi
Last recorded23,255 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZWG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 23,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front wheel has slight distortion

Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front long travel to brake lever but locking on application with some reserve travel

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 17,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 17,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 8,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 5,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,789 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 ZWG is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LJ03 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

LJ03 ZWG is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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