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LJ53 KFN

2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,897 mi
Last recorded21,897 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi14,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KFN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstci Heritage Softail Classi
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 21,897 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 21,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 21,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 21,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 20,575 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,180 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,065 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 19,065 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,702 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 17,702 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,115 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007
Fail 12 Sep 2007 13,108 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 13,108 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,007 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 10,996 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi?

Based on 6,386 MOT tests across 553 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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LJ53 KFN is a 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,894 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 Flstci Heritage Softail Classi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 KFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 KFN is a 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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