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BL03 LVS

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,213 mi
Last recorded14,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LVS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 14,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 13,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 419 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 419 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 12,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 9,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 5,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 3,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 3,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,578 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 1,578 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 568 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 LVS is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LVS, 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 BL03 LVS registered?

BL03 LVS is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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