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GX03 HVY

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HVY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024
Pass 7 Mar 2023
Pass 29 Mar 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021
Pass 2 Mar 2020
Pass 5 Apr 2014 5,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,624 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,239 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 32,691 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,857 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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GX03 HVY 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 87.5%.

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 GX03 HVY, 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 GX03 HVY registered?

GX03 HVY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GX03 HVY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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