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NK53 HVM

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,455 mi
Last recorded23,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HVM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 23,455 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 22,821 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 22,521 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 22,323 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has slight perishing of tyre wall

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 21,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 20,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 19,580 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 17,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 16,899 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 16,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,882 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 11,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 90,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 8,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 2,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 2,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 2,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 2,023 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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NK53 HVM is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NK53 HVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK53 HVM registered?

NK53 HVM is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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