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AY53 HTT

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,355 mi
Last recorded24,355 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HTT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 24,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 23,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 21,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 19,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 18,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 17,545 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,249 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,570 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 4,542 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 3,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 3,683 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 HTT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HTT, 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 HTT registered?

AY53 HTT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 HTT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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