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SF03 FTN

2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,298 mi
Last recorded13,298 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FTN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 13,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 12,781 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 11,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 11,117 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 10,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 10,245 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose rear silencer mout bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

slight eng oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 9,849 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 9,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear tyre squaring off

Pass 8 Jun 2016 9,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 9,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 8,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,828 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 7,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,205 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 6,612 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 6,612 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 5,961 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 5,961 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,262 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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SF03 FTN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF03 FTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 FTN registered?

SF03 FTN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is SF03 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 FTN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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