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A15 GBO

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,375 mi
Last recorded13,375 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GBO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 13,375 miles

Exhaust noisy RECOMMEND NEW EXHAUST SILENCERS (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 13,363 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy RECOMMEND NEW EXHAUST SILENCERS (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,931 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,751 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 12,751 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,448 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 12,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 10,669 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 8,869 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 4,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 3,951 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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A15 GBO is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 GBO, 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 A15 GBO registered?

A15 GBO is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is A15 GBO safe to buy?

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