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YV03 SVW

2003 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,953 mi
Last recorded20,953 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL88311,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 SVW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 19,668 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 19,666 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 18,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,489 miles

front tyre walls cracked/perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,721 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 16,134 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,275 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,608 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 10,764 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,865 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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YV03 SVW is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV03 SVW, 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 YV03 SVW registered?

YV03 SVW is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is YV03 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 SVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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