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VU03 PXA

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,263 mi
Last recorded11,263 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 PXA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 11,263 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,013 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 10,330 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 9,219 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 May 2011 8,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,377 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 4,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 4,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 3,123 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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VU03 PXA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU03 PXA, 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 VU03 PXA registered?

VU03 PXA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 PXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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