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SF03 PFA

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,122 mi
Last recorded3,122 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 PFA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 3,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

advise key lock insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2025 3,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 3,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 3,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 2,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 2,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 2,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 2,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 1,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 1,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 1,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 858 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 651 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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SF03 PFA is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF03 PFA, 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 SF03 PFA registered?

SF03 PFA is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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