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YN53 KNZ

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,414 mi
Last recorded41,414 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 KNZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 41,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 41,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 41,280 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 41,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,108 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

advise replace rear no plate

Fail 23 Aug 2021 41,108 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

advise replace rear no plate

Pass 20 Mar 2021 41,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,601 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,517 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 17,377 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 KNZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

YN53 KNZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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