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DK03 BYS

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,692 mi
Last recorded14,692 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BYS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 14,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 14,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 11,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 11,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 9,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 9,575 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 8,791 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 8,791 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 8,755 miles

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

Rear slight crack in number plate

Pass 5 May 2017 7,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 6,641 miles

Front Front Tyre is low in certain parts of tread

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 5,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 5,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 4,284 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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DK03 BYS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DK03 BYS, 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 DK03 BYS registered?

DK03 BYS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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