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HY03 ATF

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,419 mi
Last recorded13,419 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ATF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 13,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 9,084 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 7,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 6,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 5,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 3,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 3,119 miles

Front tyre starting to crack

Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Jun 2019 2,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 2,310 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 2,305 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 2,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 1,618 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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HY03 ATF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY03 ATF, 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

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What year was HY03 ATF registered?

HY03 ATF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is HY03 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 ATF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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