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HX03 SWZ

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,034 mi
Last recorded13,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 SWZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 13,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 11,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 11,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Long travel front brake lever

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,991 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,133 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 8,090 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jun 2006 5,662 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,662 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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HX03 SWZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HX03 SWZ, 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 HX03 SWZ registered?

HX03 SWZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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