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WJ53 BVD

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BVD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 17,849 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 17,849 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 17,833 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 17,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 16,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,209 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,615 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 9,615 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 9,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,291 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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WJ53 BVD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ53 BVD, 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 WJ53 BVD registered?

WJ53 BVD is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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