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HY03 HLD

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,235 mi
Last recorded18,235 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 HLD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 18,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 17,510 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 17,504 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 20,000 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,084 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 16,084 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,660 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 15,660 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,511 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 12,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate slightly smaller than standard but border and font type OK.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 HLD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY03 HLD, 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 HY03 HLD registered?

HY03 HLD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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