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WM03 ARZ

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,665 mi
Last recorded41,665 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 ARZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 41,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 36,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 36,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 30,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,828 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 29,828 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 29,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slighty scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust slighty noiser than oem item

left hand grip slightly loose but still secure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 26,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 17,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 7,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,939 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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WM03 ARZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM03 ARZ, 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 WM03 ARZ registered?

WM03 ARZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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