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NK03 NRV

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,595 mi
Last recorded19,595 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 NRV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 19,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 19,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 17,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,128 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,835 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 14,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 10,615 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2008 9,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 7,219 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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NK03 NRV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NK03 NRV, 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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NK03 NRV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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