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VX53 EYT

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,120 mi
Last recorded21,120 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EYT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 20,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell tell not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 14,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

main beam tell tail missing

Pass 5 Apr 2022 1,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 42 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 11,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,700 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 10,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 9,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 8,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 3,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 1,704 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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VX53 EYT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX53 EYT, 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 VX53 EYT registered?

VX53 EYT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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