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YJ03 YKL

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,925 mi
Last recorded10,925 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 10,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 10,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 10,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,964 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,656 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,289 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 9,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,588 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 8,588 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 7,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,386 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 YKL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ03 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

YJ03 YKL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 YKL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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