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BD02 TSO

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55 mi
Last recorded55 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 13,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 12,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 11,973 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 11,973 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 10,850 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 10,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 9,192 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 9,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 6,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 6,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 6,277 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 4,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 4,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,699 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 TSO is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

BD02 TSO is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is BD02 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 TSO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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