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AY53 GFO

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,055 mi
Last recorded18,055 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GFO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 17,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 17,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 16,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 14,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 14,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 13,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 13,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 13,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 12,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 11,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 6,751 miles

front tyre perished slight only

Pass 7 Dec 2006 5,018 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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AY53 GFO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY53 GFO, 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 AY53 GFO registered?

AY53 GFO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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