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EK03 FGC

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,577 mi
Last recorded13,577 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 13,573 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 13,399 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,230 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test indicates slight 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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EK03 FGC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK03 FGC, 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.

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EK03 FGC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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