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KN03 KLP

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,129 mi
Last recorded32,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 KLP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 32,107 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 32,107 miles

Front Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 31,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear caliper banjo (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 28,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit back plates corroded (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear caliper banjo (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,562 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 14,239 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 9,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 9,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 9,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,656 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 4,014 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2006 4,014 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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KN03 KLP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KN03 KLP, 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 KN03 KLP registered?

KN03 KLP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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