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AY53 EKX

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,010 mi
Last recorded17,010 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EKX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 16,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 16,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 13,360 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 12,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 4,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 3,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 3,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,067 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,615 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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AY53 EKX 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 EKX, 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 AY53 EKX registered?

AY53 EKX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 EKX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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