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WR03 UBL

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,718 mi
Last recorded16,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 UBL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 16,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,603 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 16,603 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 16,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 16,259 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Need replacing ASAP. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 15,437 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 15,415 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 15,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 15,270 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 13,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 11,042 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,641 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 9,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,749 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,070 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,823 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,047 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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WR03 UBL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR03 UBL, 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 WR03 UBL registered?

WR03 UBL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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