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AV52 NDJ

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,118 mi
Last recorded23,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NDJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 23,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,871 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,328 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,328 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,522 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 3,058 miles

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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AV52 NDJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV52 NDJ, 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 AV52 NDJ registered?

AV52 NDJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is AV52 NDJ safe to buy?

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