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OE03 ZHD

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,354 mi
Last recorded9,354 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ZHD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 9,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 9,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 9,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 8,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 8,435 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,176 miles

slight cracking to front tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2017 8,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 8,094 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 7,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 6,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,293 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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OE03 ZHD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OE03 ZHD, 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 OE03 ZHD registered?

OE03 ZHD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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