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YE03 PFT

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

319 mi
Last recorded319 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 PFT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 222 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 150 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 140 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 191 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019
Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,598 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 19,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,691 miles

front and rear pads wearinf low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 26 Aug 2009 10,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 10,567 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,032 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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YE03 PFT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White 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 YE03 PFT, 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 YE03 PFT registered?

YE03 PFT is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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