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BL03 LWC

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,229 mi
Last recorded8,229 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LWC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 8,227 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 8,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,043 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 8,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 6,799 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 6,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,471 miles

slight damage to rear flexi brake hose

Pass 2 Jul 2007 1,347 miles

slight damage to front tyre on o/s edge

Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,063 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 LWC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

BL03 LWC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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