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VIW 990

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,016 mi
Last recorded8,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 990
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 8,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 7,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,923 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 7,923 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 7,842 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 7,842 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 7,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 7,762 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Tyre is unsuitable Radial tyre fitted to the front and a cross ply to the rear (4.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 7,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 6,703 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 6,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 3,683 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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VIW 990 is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VIW 990, 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 VIW 990 registered?

VIW 990 is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is VIW 990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 990 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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