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GK51 SUU

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,352 mi
Last recorded29,352 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 SUU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 29,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 29,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 28,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 26,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,869 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 25,839 miles

front brake disc has slight runout

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,745 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 25,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 25,560 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,560 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 25,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,476 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 24,476 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 10,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,341 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 8,387 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 May 2011 8,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,003 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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GK51 SUU is a 2002 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 71.4%.

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 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 GK51 SUU, 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 GK51 SUU registered?

GK51 SUU is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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