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AY53 ENW

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,764 mi
Last recorded13,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 13,764 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 13,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,705 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 13,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 13,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 12,991 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 12,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 10,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,452 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 4,723 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 ENW 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 ENW, 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 ENW registered?

AY53 ENW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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