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OY53 TCO

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,122 mi
Last recorded26,122 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TCO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 26,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 26,122 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,945 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,347 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 22,313 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,732 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 16,647 miles

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

front and Rear Tyre sidewalls have slight cracking due to under inflation.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 14,190 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,720 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 TCO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

OY53 TCO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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