HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL53 C2003 · 0.9L Petrol

The 2003 Harley-Davidson XL53 C presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent MOT test on 26 April 2025 at 23,038 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, showing the machine has sustained a clean compliance record across the last five years. The odometer climbed from 18,843 miles at the 30 April 2021 test to 23,038 miles by April 2025, a total of 4,195 miles over four years or roughly 1,049 miles per annum. This low annual accumulation matches the 23-year lifespan average of about 1,002 miles per year. The record shows no gaps in testing and no sudden mileage spikes, indicating consistent light use rather than neglect or commercial exploitation. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers, as low-mileage machines left standing often develop perished rubber and seized components that an MOT roller test will not always expose. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories in the history is reassuring, yet standing vehicles accrue hidden rust on frame junctions and exhaust headers unseen during a pass result. Given the unbroken pass sequence and minimal wear profile, previous ownership appears disciplined with statutory testing. Verify the bike cold-starts cleanly and check tyre sidewall dating, since original or aged rubber from long storage poses a greater risk than the MOT entries suggest.