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SF53 KRN

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,569 mi
Last recorded25,569 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KRN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 24,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,808 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 20,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,842 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,842 miles

Drive belt guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 16,012 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 12,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,366 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,875 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2011 5,091 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2011 5,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Outer Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2010 3,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 2,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 2,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 2,566 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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SF53 KRN is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF53 KRN, 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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SF53 KRN is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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