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FM03 TZT

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,880 mi
Last recorded11,880 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 TZT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 11,880 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 11,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Fail 20 Jun 2022 11,118 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2020 10,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,769 miles

no front mudgaurd fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 6,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,792 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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FM03 TZT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FM03 TZT, 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 FM03 TZT registered?

FM03 TZT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FM03 TZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 TZT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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