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585 HHN

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,334 mi
Last recorded16,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration585 HHN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 16,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 15,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 15,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 15,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 13,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 12,803 miles
Pass 7 May 2014
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,109 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,584 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,878 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 13,878 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,511 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 12,496 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,000 miles

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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585 HHN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 585 HHN, 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 28 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 585 HHN registered?

585 HHN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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The MOT history for 585 HHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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