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LJ53 HPA

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,812 mi
Last recorded9,812 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HPA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 9,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 9,779 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 8,335 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 6,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 4,963 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 4,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 4,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 4,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 3,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,070 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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LJ53 HPA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ53 HPA, 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 LJ53 HPA registered?

LJ53 HPA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is LJ53 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 HPA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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