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DF03 NYL

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,368 mi
Last recorded16,368 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NYL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2010 16,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 14,545 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 11,445 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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DF03 NYL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF03 NYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 NYL registered?

DF03 NYL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is DF03 NYL safe to buy?

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