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HX53 MKA

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,763 mi
Last recorded41,763 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MKA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 41,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 26,737 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 26,737 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 23,608 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 21,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 18,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 16,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 5,476 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 2,003 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 2,003 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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HX53 MKA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HX53 MKA, 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 HX53 MKA registered?

HX53 MKA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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