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DE51 DTX

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,379 mi
Last recorded38,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DTX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 38,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 38,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 37,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 35,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 32,605 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 32,491 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,653 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,219 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,037 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 25,037 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,074 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 19,074 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 9,120 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 9,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 4,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 4,151 miles

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

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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DE51 DTX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 DE51 DTX, 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.

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What year was DE51 DTX registered?

DE51 DTX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DE51 DTX safe to buy?

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