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DG53 EYR

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EYR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 28,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,788 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 25,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,780 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 18,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 18,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 16,426 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 11,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,188 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 6,188 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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DG53 EYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG53 EYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 EYR registered?

DG53 EYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is DG53 EYR safe to buy?

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