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VO03 BYA

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 16,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 16,431 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2024 16,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 15,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 15,054 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 14,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 12,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 12,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 9,402 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 9,402 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 7,575 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 BYA is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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