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HD53 XLC

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,072 mi
Last recorded15,072 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 XLC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 15,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 15,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 14,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 14,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 14,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,658 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 14,638 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 10,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 9,382 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 5,793 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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HD53 XLC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HD53 XLC, 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 HD53 XLC registered?

HD53 XLC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is HD53 XLC safe to buy?

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