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XL03 HUG

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,017 mi
Last recorded23,017 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL03 HUG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 22,256 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 21,564 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 21,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 20,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 20,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,367 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 9,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 8,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,360 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,293 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 5,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 5,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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XL03 HUG is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XL03 HUG, 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 XL03 HUG registered?

XL03 HUG is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is XL03 HUG safe to buy?

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