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LK53 JKZ

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JKZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 59,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 59,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,775 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 11,728 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 11,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,277 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 7,586 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 3,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 2,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 2,485 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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LK53 JKZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LK53 JKZ, 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 LK53 JKZ registered?

LK53 JKZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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