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BL03 LVT

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,666 mi
Last recorded15,666 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LVT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 15,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 13,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 7,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 7,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 7,937 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 7,670 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 7,670 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 7,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 6,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,685 miles

Near Side belt adjuster is not tightened

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,793 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 LVT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVT, 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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BL03 LVT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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