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AY03 JGX

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,164 mi
Last recorded13,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 JGX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 13,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 12,655 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,521 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 12,409 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 11,954 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 11,954 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 11,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 11,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,707 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 9,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 9,213 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,815 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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AY03 JGX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY03 JGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY03 JGX?

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What year was AY03 JGX registered?

AY03 JGX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AY03 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 JGX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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