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AY53 ELO

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

8,258 mi
Last recorded8,258 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ELO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 8,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 7,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 7,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 7,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 7,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 6,938 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 6,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 6,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 6,325 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 5,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 5,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 1,806 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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AY53 ELO is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY53 ELO, 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 AY53 ELO registered?

AY53 ELO is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AY53 ELO safe to buy?

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