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FJ53 HTK

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

419 mi
Last recorded419 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HTK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2015 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,127 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 4,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,419 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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FJ53 HTK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FJ53 HTK, 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 FJ53 HTK registered?

FJ53 HTK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 HTK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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