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BU51 TKE

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,412 mi
Last recorded8,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 TKE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 8,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 7,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 7,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 7,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,128 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,909 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 5,909 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 5,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,925 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 1,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BU51 TKE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 TKE, 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 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 TKE registered?

BU51 TKE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BU51 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 TKE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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