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EU53 ODY

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,489 mi
Last recorded27,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ODY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 27,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 27,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022
Pass 13 Aug 2021
Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,835 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 25,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 10 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 6,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,270 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 3,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 2,101 miles

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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EU53 ODY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EU53 ODY, 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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What year was EU53 ODY registered?

EU53 ODY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is EU53 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ODY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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