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AY03 LPU

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,353 mi
Last recorded20,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LPU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 20,353 miles

Exhaust noisy

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 20,354 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 18,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 1,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,292 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 15,292 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2011 13,553 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 13,553 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 13,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 11,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 9,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 7,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,286 miles

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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AY03 LPU 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 77.8%.

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 AY03 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

AY03 LPU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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