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AE53 FLV

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,437 mi
Last recorded5,437 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FLV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 5,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 3,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking slightly due to age.

Pass 19 May 2023 3,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre appears to be original

Fail 4 May 2023 3,215 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre appears to be original

Pass 12 Oct 2021 2,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre cracking on sidewalls and hardened due to age

rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and hardened due to age

Pass 15 Jul 2020 2,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2019 2,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 1,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 1,683 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 1,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 1,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 1,418 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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AE53 FLV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,489 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 XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 FLV registered?

AE53 FLV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AE53 FLV safe to buy?

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