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AD53 EDC

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,900 mi
Last recorded33,900 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EDC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 33,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 33,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 33,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 32,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 32,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 31,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 23,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 20,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 6,756 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 2,753 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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AD53 EDC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AD53 EDC, 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 AD53 EDC registered?

AD53 EDC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AD53 EDC safe to buy?

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