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KX03 FSL

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,919 mi
Last recorded27,919 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 FSL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 27,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,042 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 23,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 May 2015 23,949 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 6,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear light wiring routing - close to rear tyre. Surgest re-loction.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,973 miles

Rear light wiring routing - close to rear tyre. Surgest re-loction.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,508 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 2,650 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 2,645 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 2,365 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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KX03 FSL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KX03 FSL, 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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KX03 FSL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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