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AY53 EMJ

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,497 mi
Last recorded18,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 17,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 16,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 16,529 miles

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

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 15,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 13,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 12,962 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,940 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 12,863 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,346 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,162 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 EMJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black 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 Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,349 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 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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

AY53 EMJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 EMJ 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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