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C4 HOG

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,794 mi
Last recorded11,794 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 11,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 11,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 11,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 11,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 10,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 10,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 10,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 9,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 9,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 9,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 8,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 8,095 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 7,460 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 7,214 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 6,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,067 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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C4 HOG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 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 C4 HOG, 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 28 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 C4 HOG registered?

C4 HOG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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