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VO03 BXH

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 40,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 40,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,463 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 34,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 32,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 30,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 28,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 27,783 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 26,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 24,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,197 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 21,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2013 20,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 20,355 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 18,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,607 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 16,607 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 15,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,773 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,773 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 11,671 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,351 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 BXH is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 VO03 BXH, 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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VO03 BXH is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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