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OY53 SZX

2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,173 mi
Last recorded24,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi14,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SZX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstci Heritage Softail Classi
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 24,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear brake light switch to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust mounting bolt missing

Rear Tyre perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 24,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear brake light switch to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust mounting bolt missing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 21,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 21,094 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 20,354 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 18,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,346 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 16,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2010 15,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,004 miles

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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OY53 SZX is a 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY53 SZX, 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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What year was OY53 SZX registered?

OY53 SZX is a 2003 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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