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RY03 HHJ

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

348 mi
Last recorded348 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front No fender fitted at the time of test.

No passenger seat or footrest fitted single rider use only.

Fail 21 Jun 2024 348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front No fender fitted at the time of test.

No passenger seat or footrest fitted single rider use only.

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 204 miles

Chain guard missing ()

No front fender fitted at time of test.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 204 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong colour & wrong size. (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

No front fender fitted at time of test.

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing Axle split pin missing. (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 160 miles

Front No front fender fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 160 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate wrong size & colour. (0.1 (d))

Front No front fender fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 2 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and white number plate (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2016
Pass 20 May 2015
Fail 7 May 2015

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 5,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,724 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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RY03 HHJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RY03 HHJ, 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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RY03 HHJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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