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BL03 LVK

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,011 mi
Last recorded23,011 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LVK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 23,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 23,011 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 23,011 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2021
Pass 24 Jun 2020
Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 33,049 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 17,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 5,405 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 3,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 3,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 3,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,001 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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BL03 LVK is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL03 LVK, 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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BL03 LVK is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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