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LX53 FKB

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,463 mi
Last recorded8,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FKB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 8,463 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 8,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 8,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 7,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 7,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 7,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 7,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 6,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,514 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 5,183 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 5,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 4,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 2,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 919 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 814 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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LX53 FKB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LX53 FKB, 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 LX53 FKB registered?

LX53 FKB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 FKB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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