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VX53 EYR

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EYR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 28,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 24,896 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fr. tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 21,939 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,352 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 16,352 miles

Stop lamp not working rear stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 14,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,804 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,519 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 11,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 10,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 9,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,444 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 5,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,013 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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VX53 EYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 EYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 EYR registered?

VX53 EYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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