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GN53 OYX

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,627 mi
Last recorded23,627 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 OYX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 22,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 20,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 19,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 14,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 13,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,355 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 13,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,074 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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GN53 OYX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN53 OYX, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 OYX?

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What year was GN53 OYX registered?

GN53 OYX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is GN53 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 OYX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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