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FJ03 KZE

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,575 mi
Last recorded4,575 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 KZE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 4,575 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 4,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 3,995 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 3,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 3,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 3,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 3,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 3,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 3,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 2,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 1,769 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 1,759 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 1,614 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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FJ03 KZE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJ03 KZE, 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 FJ03 KZE registered?

FJ03 KZE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 KZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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