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LJ53 YSN

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Gold Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,538 mi
Last recorded31,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YSN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,538 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 30,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,000 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 28,924 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre flat

Pass 29 May 2012 25,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,062 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 18,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,157 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,991 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 YSN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Gold with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

LJ53 YSN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 YSN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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