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NK03 NUV

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

8,703 mi
Last recorded8,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 NUV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 8,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 8,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 8,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 8,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 8,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 7,512 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 7,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 6,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 6,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,512 miles

Exhaust noisy.R/h fork seal leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,430 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 5,430 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,688 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 4,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 3,193 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 2,600 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 1,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 656 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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NK03 NUV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NUV, 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 NK03 NUV registered?

NK03 NUV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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