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RK03 CFD

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,035 mi
Last recorded21,035 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CFD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 21,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 21,035 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Baffle missing (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,967 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

horn slighty quiet

Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,051 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 16,051 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,987 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 3,206 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 3,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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RK03 CFD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 1,203cc 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 RK03 CFD, 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 RK03 CFD registered?

RK03 CFD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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