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AK52 MXR

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,002 mi
Last recorded20,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MXR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 20,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,177 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 19,177 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 18,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,912 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 17,889 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 15,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 15,728 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 13,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 6,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 3,007 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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AK52 MXR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK52 MXR, 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 AK52 MXR registered?

AK52 MXR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AK52 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 MXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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