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K88 MRD

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,348 mi
Last recorded31,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 MRD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 31,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 31,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 30,654 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,069 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 214,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,535 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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K88 MRD 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 95.2%.

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 K88 MRD, 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 K88 MRD registered?

K88 MRD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is K88 MRD safe to buy?

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