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H5 REP

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 REP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2022

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021
Pass 26 Sep 2020

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019
Fail 20 Apr 2019

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017
Pass 16 Apr 2016
Fail 18 Apr 2015

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015
Pass 25 May 2013

Chain guard missing

No indicators fitted at time of test

Noisy exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2012
Pass 9 Oct 2010
Pass 28 Sep 2009
Pass 4 Apr 2009
Pass 27 Oct 2007 1,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,684 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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H5 REP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H5 REP, 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 H5 REP registered?

H5 REP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is H5 REP safe to buy?

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