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LJ53 KCV

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,742 mi
Last recorded38,742 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KCV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 38,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 38,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,420 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 38,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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 19 Nov 2011 29,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 8,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,691 miles

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

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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LJ53 KCV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ53 KCV, 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 LJ53 KCV registered?

LJ53 KCV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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