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KU52 WUH

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,061 mi
Last recorded12,061 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 WUH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 12,061 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 12,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 11,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 11,962 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 11,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,243 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,503 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 6,769 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 4,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 3,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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KU52 WUH is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU52 WUH, 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 KU52 WUH registered?

KU52 WUH is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KU52 WUH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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