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LF03 XGK

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025

Chain guard missing ()

Front & rear position lamps masked off

Fail 11 Sep 2025

Chain guard missing ()

Front & rear position lamps masked off

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,756 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,756 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 36,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,939 miles

Brake pipe unions front and rear corroded

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,675 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,650 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,286 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 30,286 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,677 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 XGK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

LF03 XGK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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