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ME03 ZYC

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

939 mi
Last recorded939 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME03 ZYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023

no lights at time off test

Pass 9 Apr 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 14,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 13,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 5,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 4,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 4,412 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 3,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 3,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 69 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58 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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ME03 ZYC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ME03 ZYC, 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 ME03 ZYC registered?

ME03 ZYC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is ME03 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME03 ZYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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