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LU52 AFY

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,905 mi
Last recorded12,905 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C6,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU52 AFY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 12,905 miles

Front tyre perished on side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2022 12,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 14 May 2016 14,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no speedo cable fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2014 12,905 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no speedo cable fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2012 12,905 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 12,905 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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LU52 AFY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 6,744 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU52 AFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LU52 AFY registered?

LU52 AFY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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