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RY03 HFS

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Diesel 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,169 mi
Last recorded21,169 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HFS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 May 2013 21,169 miles

minimal cracking to rear tyre nearside wall

Pass 1 May 2012 20,356 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 19,233 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 17,750 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 16,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,102 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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RY03 HFS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY03 HFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RY03 HFS registered?

RY03 HFS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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