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V903 MKJ

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 MKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear lights masked up

Pass 1 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear lamps masked out

Fail 1 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

front and rear lamps masked out

Pass 31 May 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no lights fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2012 24,979 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear right hand indicator slightly loose but not insercure.

Pass 4 May 2010 23,008 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 May 2010 23,008 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2009 12,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,913 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 7,834 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,834 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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V903 MKJ is a 1999 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 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,519 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 V903 MKJ, 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 27 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 V903 MKJ registered?

V903 MKJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V903 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V903 MKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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