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G11 DRL

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 DRL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 40,160 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 40,144 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 37,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 35,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 32,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,603 miles

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2014 13,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 12,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,645 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,906 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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G11 DRL is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G11 DRL, 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 G11 DRL registered?

G11 DRL is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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