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BP53 POW

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,004 mi
Last recorded23,004 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 POW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 23,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 22,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,379 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 21,039 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2015 21,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,803 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 20,803 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,057 miles

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

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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BP53 POW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BP53 POW, 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 BP53 POW registered?

BP53 POW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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