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DK03 RYR

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,574 mi
Last recorded18,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 18,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 17,709 miles

Front tyre depth 1.49mm

Pass 29 Jun 2019 16,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 15,173 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 14,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 3,391 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 RYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DK03 RYR, 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 DK03 RYR registered?

DK03 RYR is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 RYR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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