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AV02 NLP

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,667 mi
Last recorded21,667 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 NLP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,749 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 19,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 19,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,902 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 19,902 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

headlamp aim to high and light unit loose

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,305 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 11,305 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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AV02 NLP is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 10,413 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 AV02 NLP, 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 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 NLP is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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