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MC53 LGY

2003 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,857 mi
Last recorded22,857 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL88311,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LGY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 22,620 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 21,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 21,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 21,621 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 21,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,367 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 18,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 18,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 16,332 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,618 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 2,337 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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MC53 LGY is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 11,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC53 LGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC53 LGY registered?

MC53 LGY is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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