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YJ53 RNO

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,521 mi
Last recorded44,521 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 44,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 44,139 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working Bulb Replaced Front Position Lamp PRS (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,025 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,014 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake light not working (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,208 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2011 20,086 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 20,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 14,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 4,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 99 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 RNO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

YJ53 RNO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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