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HN52 GJV

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,148 mi
Last recorded24,148 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 GJV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 24,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 23,996 miles

Main beam warning light not working.

Number plate cracked.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose ends corroded. (3.2.B3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,852 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear hose ends corroded. (3.2.B3b)

Number plate cracked.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,852 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear hose ends corroded. (3.2.B3b)

Exhaust mounting missing Silencer mounting bolt. (7.1.1c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Number plate cracked.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Main beam warning not working.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 22,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Main beam warning not working.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some rear lamp leds not working

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,267 miles

non standard exhaust

Pass 23 May 2012 17,871 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 17,841 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,845 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 14,978 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,653 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 5,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 4,359 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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HN52 GJV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN52 GJV, 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 HN52 GJV registered?

HN52 GJV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for HN52 GJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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