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WO53 POJ

2003 Harley Davidson XL883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,759 mi
Last recorded10,759 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL88311,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 POJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 10,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 10,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 7,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 6,131 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 6,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 6,024 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 6,024 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 6,004 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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WO53 POJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 11,983 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WO53 POJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WO53 POJ registered?

WO53 POJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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