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LJ53 HPY

2003 Harley-davidson XL883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,313 mi
Last recorded7,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R7,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HPY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 7,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 7,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 6,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 6,962 miles

reg/plate

Pass 5 Apr 2019 6,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 1,409 miles

Front fork stantions badly pitted

Front tyre sidewall cracking

Handlebars bent

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 627 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883R?

Based on 906 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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LJ53 HPY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 7,313 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 XL883R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 HPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 HPY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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