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YN53 BXF

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,358 mi
Last recorded22,358 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BXF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 22,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 21,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 20,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 20,250 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 19,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,575 miles

Play in rubber mount handlebars

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 16,565 miles

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess Perishing (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 14,210 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 11,480 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,183 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 9,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 3,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 3,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 3,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 3,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,224 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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YN53 BXF is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN53 BXF, 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 YN53 BXF registered?

YN53 BXF is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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