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VU53 CBF

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,538 mi
Last recorded21,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CBF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 19,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 18,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both tyres under inflated

Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 12,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 8,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 7,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,061 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,866 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 4,866 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 16 Nov 2007 3,886 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2006 2,337 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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VU53 CBF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VU53 CBF, 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 VU53 CBF registered?

VU53 CBF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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