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LX03 GKP

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

12,605 mi
Last recorded12,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 GKP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 12,605 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 12,605 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 10,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 9,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 9,241 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 8,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 8,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 8,492 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 8,484 miles

Central Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 8,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 6,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 6,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 6,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,095 miles

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,855 miles

crack in rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2012 5,855 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

crack in rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 3,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 2,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 2,749 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 2,649 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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LX03 GKP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX03 GKP, 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 LX03 GKP registered?

LX03 GKP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LX03 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 GKP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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