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FH02 HFL

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,428 mi
Last recorded30,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 HFL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 30,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,614 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 27,998 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 26,922 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 16,957 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 1 Oct 2010 14,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 13,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 9,093 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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FH02 HFL is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH02 HFL, 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 FH02 HFL registered?

FH02 HFL is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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