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YJ53 RRZ

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,126 mi
Last recorded7,126 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RRZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 7,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 6,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 5,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 4,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 4,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 3,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 3,471 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

motorcycle in "very good" condition

Fail 24 Jun 2020 3,471 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

motorcycle in "very good" condition

Pass 5 Apr 2019 3,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 3,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 2,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 2,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 1,167 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 1,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 1,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 1,808 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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YJ53 RRZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ53 RRZ, 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 YJ53 RRZ registered?

YJ53 RRZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 RRZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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