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VO03 BVY

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,653 mi
Last recorded26,653 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BVY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 26,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 26,248 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 26,237 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 25,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,214 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 22,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,320 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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VO03 BVY is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO03 BVY, 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 VO03 BVY registered?

VO03 BVY is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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