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YJ03 YJC

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,563 mi
Last recorded16,563 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YJC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 16,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 16,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 16,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 15,100 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 14,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 14,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 14,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,956 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 13,956 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 13,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 9,938 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 7,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,516 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 YJC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJC, 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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YJ03 YJC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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