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YN53 LRJ

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,474 mi
Last recorded10,474 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LRJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 10,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 9,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 9,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 8,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 8,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 7,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 4,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 3,113 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 3,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 2,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 1,744 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 15 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 15 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 12,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,135 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 4,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 4,531 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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YN53 LRJ 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 YN53 LRJ, 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 YN53 LRJ registered?

YN53 LRJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is YN53 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 LRJ 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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