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WX53 LFA

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,608 mi
Last recorded70,608 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LFA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,608 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,778 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 54,029 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 51,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 3,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,292 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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WX53 LFA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WX53 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 LFA registered?

WX53 LFA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is WX53 LFA safe to buy?

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