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YJ53 VOG

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

13,662 mi
Last recorded13,662 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 13,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 12,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 11,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 10,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 10,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 8,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 7,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 6,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 5,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 3,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 2,967 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 2,967 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 2,201 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 2,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 1,110 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 VOG is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJ53 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

YJ53 VOG is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 VOG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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