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OE03 ZKW

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,541 mi
Last recorded13,541 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 13,541 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,510 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 13,432 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 13,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 13,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 11,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 11,886 miles

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

1.FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMITES WEARING LOW ON OFF SIDE EDGE

Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,093 miles

1.slight damage to rear flexi brake hose 2.rear brake pads wearing low 3.front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,472 miles

1.front tyre wearing low 2.rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 7,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,654 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 ZKW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OE03 ZKW, 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 OE03 ZKW registered?

OE03 ZKW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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