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WM03 ASU

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

6,174 mi
Last recorded6,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 ASU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 6,174 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Mudguard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive belt rubbing on tyre rear

Pass 4 Apr 2025 5,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 5,062 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower GEAR SELECT LEVER LOOSE

Fail 10 Aug 2023 5,047 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure AT REAR OF ENGINE HEAD (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower GEAR SELECT LEVER LOOSE

Pass 23 Jul 2022 4,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 4,708 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 4,294 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 413 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension stiff

handle bar mountings flex

Pass 5 Apr 2018 7,559 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 7,559 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear wheel over to left (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 7,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 6,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 6,599 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 6,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 5,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 5,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 4,802 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,087 miles

old surface scuff marks on both sides of rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 2,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 2,954 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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WM03 ASU is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WM03 ASU, 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 WM03 ASU registered?

WM03 ASU is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is WM03 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 ASU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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