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Y15 BUT

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,564 mi
Last recorded11,564 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 BUT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 11,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 11,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 10,840 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 10,840 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 8,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 8,217 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 8,217 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 7,593 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 7,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 6,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 6,660 miles

front tyre underinflated

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,350 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 6,350 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 4,740 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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Y15 BUT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y15 BUT, 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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Y15 BUT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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