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GX53 LBA

2003 Harley-davidson XL883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,217 mi
Last recorded7,217 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R7,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LBA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 7,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 7,100 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Rear brake has a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake inside pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose Requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy After market pipes fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fork seal dust caps cracking

Front brake disc slightly contaminated

No lamps fitted. For day time use only and not to be used at times of reduced visibility

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 6,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all lights taped daylight use only mot

Fail 20 Mar 2024 6,561 miles

All direction indicators missing all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 5,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 3,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 1,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 1,500 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016
Fail 24 Oct 2013 9,592 miles

Front Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,072 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883R?

Based on 906 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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GX53 LBA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 7,313 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 XL883R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 LBA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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