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VO03 LJU

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,651 mi
Last recorded6,651 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LJU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 6,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 6,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 5,467 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 5,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,429 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 5,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 5,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 3,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 2,901 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 LJU is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

VO03 LJU is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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The MOT history for VO03 LJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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