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YJ03 YCB

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,637 mi
Last recorded23,637 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YCB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 23,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 22,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 22,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 22,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 21,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 20,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 20,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,396 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 18,429 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,778 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 17,769 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 17,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 15,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 7,031 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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YJ03 YCB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YJ03 YCB, 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 YJ03 YCB registered?

YJ03 YCB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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