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OY53 SYE

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SYE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021
Pass 5 Nov 2020
Pass 12 Mar 2020
Fail 12 Mar 2020

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,143 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,518 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

day time use only

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,085 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,725 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 10,002 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,160 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,940 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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OY53 SYE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange 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 OY53 SYE, 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 OY53 SYE registered?

OY53 SYE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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