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OY53 WYA

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,813 mi
Last recorded15,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 15,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 13,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 13,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 12,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 11,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,771 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 WYA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

OY53 WYA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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The MOT history for OY53 WYA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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