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YN53 LSY

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,227 mi
Last recorded11,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LSY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 11,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 11,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 11,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 11,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 10,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 10,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 10,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front speedometer not working

Pass 18 Jul 2020 10,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 4,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,531 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 2,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 2,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 682 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 608 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 549 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 LSY is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

YN53 LSY is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is YN53 LSY safe to buy?

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