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DA02 OWE

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 OWE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2020

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 133 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2019 133 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,982 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 18,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 18,020 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 18,020 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 May 2015 17,065 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,210 miles

No Front Fender Fitted..

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,793 miles

Oil leak

rear tyre had very low pressure

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,820 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,980 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 8,674 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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DA02 OWE is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA02 OWE, 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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DA02 OWE is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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