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R15 TRP

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,999 mi
Last recorded19,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 TRP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 19,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023
Fail 16 May 2023

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 1,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 1,122 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colours (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 3,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 3,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 3,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 3,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 2,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate and frame

Fail 26 Sep 2016 2,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no plate and frame

Pass 13 May 2014 2,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 2,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 1,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 1,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 1,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,467 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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R15 TRP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R15 TRP, 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 R15 TRP registered?

R15 TRP is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is R15 TRP safe to buy?

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