MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp reflector incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Forks have insufficient reserve travel (worn springs?) (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake caliper insecure Excessively loose on reaction bracket (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Front parking light does not illuminate.
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear NO LOCKING DEVICE IN REAR WHEEL AXLE
Rear BRAKE TESTER INDICATES BINDING REAR BRAKE CAUSED BY TYRE BEING SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Sidecar attachment Pivot point slightly worn. (5.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
slight play in sidecar swingarm bush
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?
Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 MLV is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MLV, 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 VX53 MLV registered?
VX53 MLV is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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