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YJ53 RKX

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RKX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025
Pass 16 Apr 2024 1,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 768 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 680 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 616 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 616 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 31 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,211 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 6,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 6,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,683 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 3,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 3,141 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,423 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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YJ53 RKX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ53 RKX, 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 YJ53 RKX registered?

YJ53 RKX is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 RKX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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