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YJ53 RMX

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026
Pass 19 Mar 2025
Pass 10 Nov 2023
Pass 5 Aug 2022
Fail 15 Jul 2022

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021
Pass 1 Jun 2020
Pass 9 Nov 2018
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 48,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 44,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 41,083 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 36,161 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 36,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 31,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 26,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,978 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,890 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 RMX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ53 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ53 RMX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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