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J21 NCC

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,338 mi
Last recorded2,338 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 NCC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 2,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 2,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small number plate was fitted and also obscured by the tail lamp.This has been changed and repositioned with the correct size number plate fitted. (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 2,336 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 2,331 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 1,798 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 1,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play shocker top bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 1,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 1,497 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 May 2014 1,084 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 1,084 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 336 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 3,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 2,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 1,080 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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J21 NCC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J21 NCC, 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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J21 NCC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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