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DG02 GHZ

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,280 mi
Last recorded16,280 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 GHZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 16,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 15,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 15,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 14,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 13,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 13,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 11,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2015 10,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 9,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,418 miles

rear brake pedal slightly sticking

Pass 13 Oct 2005 4,534 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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DG02 GHZ is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DG02 GHZ, 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 DG02 GHZ registered?

DG02 GHZ is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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