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PP03 HOG

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,613 mi
Last recorded11,613 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP03 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 11,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 11,467 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 11,467 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 11,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 10,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 9,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 8,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,410 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,282 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 5,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 5,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 4,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 2,250 miles

Securing nut missing from numberplate bolt.

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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PP03 HOG is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PP03 HOG, 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 PP03 HOG registered?

PP03 HOG is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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