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AY03 BXU

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,571 mi
Last recorded42,571 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BXU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,053 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 4,400 miles

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 3,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 2,675 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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AY03 BXU is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AY03 BXU, 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 AY03 BXU registered?

AY03 BXU is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 BXU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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