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FM03 WEJ

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,001 mi
Last recorded8,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 8,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,939 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 7,939 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 7,458 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2011 7,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,770 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 4,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,688 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,450 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 WEJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM03 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

FM03 WEJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FM03 WEJ safe to buy?

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