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G18 HDM

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,846 mi
Last recorded22,846 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 HDM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 20,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 18,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,522 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,025 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 15,025 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 14,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 12,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,831 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 9,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre uneven weare

Pass 5 Jul 2014 9,699 miles

front tyre uneven weare

Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,154 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 9,154 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 8,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 8,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 7,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,207 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,678 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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G18 HDM is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 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 G18 HDM, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G18 HDM registered?

G18 HDM is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G18 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 HDM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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