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OE03 ZHK

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,390 mi
Last recorded10,390 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ZHK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 10,390 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 10,375 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 10,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 9,864 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 9,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 9,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 5,239 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 5,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,602 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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OE03 ZHK 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 OE03 ZHK, 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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OE03 ZHK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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