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YN53 BYV

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,026 mi
Last recorded9,026 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BYV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,407 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 24,407 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear silencer taped over

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 19,659 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,556 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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YN53 BYV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YN53 BYV, 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 YN53 BYV registered?

YN53 BYV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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