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LJ53 YPT

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,265 mi
Last recorded33,265 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YPT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 33,265 miles

Front tyre over 10years old.

Rear tyre over 10 years old.

Fail 22 Oct 2025 33,265 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front tyre over 10years old.

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear tyre over 10 years old.

Battery insecure.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 33,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 32,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,701 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,305 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,135 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,417 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,417 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,892 miles

exaust noise on limits/rear indicator loose

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,311 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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LJ53 YPT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPT, 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 YPT registered?

LJ53 YPT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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