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AV02 NMU

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,847 mi
Last recorded17,847 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,847 miles

Front tire sidewall slightly perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 17,847 miles

Front tire sidewall slightly perishing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 17,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,913 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,588 miles

Final drive belt has stone damage in centre line of belt.

Pass 13 May 2011 12,754 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 12,754 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 May 2010 11,711 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 11,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 10,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 7,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2006 5,808 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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AV02 NMU is a 2002 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 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 NMU, 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 NMU is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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