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BU03 CWV

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,015 mi
Last recorded9,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CWV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 9,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 8,798 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 8,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 7,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 7,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 6,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 5,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 5,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 4,782 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,342 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BU03 CWV is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 CWV, 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 BU03 CWV registered?

BU03 CWV is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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