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AY03 LPA

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,001 mi
Last recorded12,001 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LPA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 12,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 11,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 11,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 11,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 9,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 8,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 6,312 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 5,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 5,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 4,705 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 4,705 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

both front and rear tyres under inflated

Pass 27 Nov 2010 4,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,139 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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AY03 LPA 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 AY03 LPA, 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 AY03 LPA registered?

AY03 LPA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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