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BD02 TPY

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,575 mi
Last recorded46,575 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 TPY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,575 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,542 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 45,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 44,055 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 42,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam bender fitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 20,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 20,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 19,907 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 19,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 19,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,733 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 16,019 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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 TPY is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

BD02 TPY is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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