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YJ03 YBU

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YBU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,423 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,921 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

day time test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,679 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

day time test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,640 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

day time test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Fail 15 Oct 2011 52,044 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

day time test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,044 miles

day time test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,410 miles

day time test issuednot to be used in times of reduced visibility

no front fender fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2009 41,906 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

daytime test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,906 miles

daytime test issued not to be used in times of reduced visibility

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 36,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,194 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YJ03 YBU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ03 YBU, 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.

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What year was YJ03 YBU registered?

YJ03 YBU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 YBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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