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AE53 FLC

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,870 mi
Last recorded11,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FLC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 11,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 11,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 9,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 7,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 7,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 7,789 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 7,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 7,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 6,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,858 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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AE53 FLC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE53 FLC, 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 AE53 FLC registered?

AE53 FLC is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AE53 FLC safe to buy?

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