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BD02 TPV

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,620 mi
Last recorded31,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 TPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 30,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 29,392 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,511 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 28,503 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 26,984 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 26,967 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive belt sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive belt sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,183 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 19,510 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 19,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,442 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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BD02 TPV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD02 TPV, 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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What year was BD02 TPV registered?

BD02 TPV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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