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OY53 WXV

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,696 mi
Last recorded21,696 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 21,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 21,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 20,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 17,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 17,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 16,255 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 16,255 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,339 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,475 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,676 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 WXV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OY53 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

OY53 WXV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for OY53 WXV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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