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DG52 ULE

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,590 mi
Last recorded23,590 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ULE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 23,590 miles

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Footrest rubber showing signs of wear

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2025 23,590 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Footrest rubber showing signs of wear

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 22,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 22,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 21,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 20,754 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 19,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 15,423 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 13,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,467 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,891 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 8,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 7,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,187 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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DG52 ULE is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG52 ULE, 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 DG52 ULE registered?

DG52 ULE is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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