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YJ53 VTN

2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,800 mi
Last recorded15,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl12,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VTN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 15,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,640 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 15,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 15,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 13,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 11,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 11,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,206 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,018 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 7,016 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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YJ53 VTN is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,846 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 VTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 VTN registered?

YJ53 VTN is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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