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YJ53 OVP

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,508 mi
Last recorded9,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OVP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 9,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 9,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 9,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 8,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 7,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 6,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 6,482 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,173 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 5,756 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 3,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,152 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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YJ53 OVP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YJ53 OVP, 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 YJ53 OVP registered?

YJ53 OVP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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