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DK03 BYT

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,086 mi
Last recorded17,086 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BYT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 17,086 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 16,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 16,239 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 16,239 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 16,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 15,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 15,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,575 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A REMOVEABLE BAFFLE OR DB KILLER BOLTED IN

REAR BRAKE HOSE HAS VERY LITTLE RESERVE LENGTH IF DRIVE BELT REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 15,575 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A REMOVEABLE BAFFLE OR DB KILLER BOLTED IN

REAR BRAKE HOSE HAS VERY LITTLE RESERVE LENGTH IF DRIVE BELT REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 5,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 5,322 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 1,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 1,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 1,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006

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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DK03 BYT is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK03 BYT, 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 DK03 BYT registered?

DK03 BYT is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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