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BL03 LUH

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,199 mi
Last recorded23,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LUH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 23,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 22,901 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 22,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 22,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 22,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2018
Pass 25 May 2017 21,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 11,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 4,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 4,554 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 4,311 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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BL03 LUH is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BL03 LUH, 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 BL03 LUH registered?

BL03 LUH is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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