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RK53 HGG

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,007 mi
Last recorded31,007 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HGG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 31,007 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 18,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 17,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,319 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 15,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,018 miles

front pads getting thin

Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,924 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 7,413 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,190 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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RK53 HGG is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue 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 RK53 HGG, 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 RK53 HGG registered?

RK53 HGG is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 HGG 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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