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YJ03 YLA

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,154 mi
Last recorded19,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 19,154 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 18,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 17,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 16,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 13,341 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 13,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 12,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,789 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 3,622 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 YLA 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 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 YJ03 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

YJ03 YLA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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