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WM53 MVO

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,203 mi
Last recorded18,203 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MVO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,420 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 16,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 16,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 15,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,677 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,664 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 10,570 miles

Clutch cable free play needs adjusting

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

Rear brake pads rusty / brake pads starting to wear unevenly

Fail 25 May 2011 10,570 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Clutch cable free play needs adjusting

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

Rear brake pads rusty / brake pads starting to wear unevenly

Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,589 miles

Ignition switch loose

Fail 1 Sep 2006 6,589 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Ignition switch loose

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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WM53 MVO is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM53 MVO, 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

How do I check the history of WM53 MVO?

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What year was WM53 MVO registered?

WM53 MVO is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is WM53 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 MVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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