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YJ03 YBS

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,948 mi
Last recorded8,948 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YBS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 8,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 8,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative not working on offside indicators (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 8,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 8,029 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 7,604 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,523 miles

No front mudguard fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 7,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2019 7,342 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 7,122 miles

Exhaust noisey.

No front mud gauard fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2016 6,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 4,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 4,159 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 2,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 1,591 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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YJ03 YBS is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJ03 YBS, 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 YJ03 YBS registered?

YJ03 YBS is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 YBS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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