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N1 AKD

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,391 mi
Last recorded2,391 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 AKD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 2,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

no direction indicators

Fail 12 Aug 2025 2,386 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

no direction indicators

Pass 20 Jul 2024 1,981 miles

no direction indicators fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 1,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 762 miles

No direction indicators fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2021 662 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019
Fail 5 Feb 2019

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

Rear Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 550 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014
Fail 29 Oct 2014

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,263 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 7,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 5,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,647 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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N1 AKD is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N1 AKD, 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 N1 AKD registered?

N1 AKD is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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