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WX53 ZDY

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZDY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025
Pass 15 Jun 2024
Pass 17 Jun 2023
Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,238 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 56,238 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,623 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 18,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,143 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 4,909 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 738 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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WX53 ZDY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WX53 ZDY, 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 WX53 ZDY registered?

WX53 ZDY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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