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BU53 PXY

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,784 mi
Last recorded11,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 PXY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 11,784 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 11,784 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 11,587 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 11,587 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 10,402 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 10,402 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 10,385 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 9,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 11,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,570 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is camaged (4.1.3(i))

front brake hose is too long

front tyre pressure is low

Fail 20 May 2017 11,570 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is camaged (4.1.3(i))

front brake hose is too long

front tyre pressure is low

Pass 18 May 2016 11,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,012 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 9,989 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,868 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2013 6,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 1,815 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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BU53 PXY is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU53 PXY, 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 BU53 PXY registered?

BU53 PXY is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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