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NK53 HVN

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,500 mi
Last recorded6,500 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HVN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 6,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 6,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 6,340 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 6,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,914 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 5,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 5,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,979 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,548 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 2,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28 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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NK53 HVN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NK53 HVN, 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 NK53 HVN registered?

NK53 HVN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is NK53 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 HVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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