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HV52 ZWB

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,297 mi
Last recorded29,297 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ZWB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 29,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,071 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 28,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 24,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,264 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 8,699 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 8,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 7,722 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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HV52 ZWB is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV52 ZWB, 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 HV52 ZWB registered?

HV52 ZWB is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is HV52 ZWB safe to buy?

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