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HY03 AOF

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,072 mi
Last recorded14,072 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 AOF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 14,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 14,072 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/silver plate replaced with yellow/black (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 13,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 13,336 miles

Stop lamp not working off front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 12,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 10,302 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,481 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 4,204 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,391 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 2,391 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 2,010 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

no front mud gaurd

Pass 18 May 2011 1,588 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,355 miles

front disc has play on rivets

Pass 12 May 2009 764 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 9,238 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 7,341 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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HY03 AOF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY03 AOF, 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 HY03 AOF registered?

HY03 AOF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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