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DK53 UBH

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,034 mi
Last recorded13,034 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UBH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 13,034 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 13,021 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 12,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,915 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,814 miles

Rear Roller Brake Tester Indicates rear Brake is binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2017 12,814 miles

Rear Roller Brake Tester Indicates rear Brake is binding slightly

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 12,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,318 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 10,318 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,268 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 7,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 3,751 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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DK53 UBH is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DK53 UBH, 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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DK53 UBH is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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