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VO03 LHM

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,108 mi
Last recorded16,108 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LHM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 16,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 16,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 16,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 15,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 15,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,818 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 15,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,243 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 8,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,303 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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VO03 LHM is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 LHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO03 LHM registered?

VO03 LHM is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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