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LF03 BYS

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,844 mi
Last recorded4,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BYS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 4,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 4,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 4,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 3,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 3,624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 3,468 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,468 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 3,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 3,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,172 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 2,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,263 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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LF03 BYS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LF03 BYS, 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 LF03 BYS registered?

LF03 BYS is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is LF03 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 BYS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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