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YN03 FYS

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

17,274 mi
Last recorded17,274 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FYS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 17,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 16,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 15,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 15,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 13,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 11,577 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 11,534 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front front tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 11,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,462 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 10,447 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 5,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 5,178 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 FYS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 YN03 FYS, 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 YN03 FYS registered?

YN03 FYS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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