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YN03 AZF

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,921 mi
Last recorded28,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 AZF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 28,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,685 miles

Front tyre old by date

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc needs changing asap (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 27,685 miles

Front tyre old by date

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc needs changing asap (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 27,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 27,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Drive belt excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 23,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 23,014 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 18,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 15,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,567 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,421 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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YN03 AZF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN03 AZF, 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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YN03 AZF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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