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GX03 NUJ

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,727 mi
Last recorded12,727 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 NUJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 12,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 12,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 12,616 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 12,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 12,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 12,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 10,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 7,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 4,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 4,429 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 3,379 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 3,166 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 2,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 2,997 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 2,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 2,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 2,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,106 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 1,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 1,298 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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GX03 NUJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX03 NUJ, 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 GX03 NUJ registered?

GX03 NUJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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