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MX03 KYR

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 KYR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,377 miles

Rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2023 72,360 miles

feul leek

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,933 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,621 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,854 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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MX03 KYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 KYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX03 KYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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