MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
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)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
clutch lever pivot excessivly worn
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?
Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K13 DVL is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K13 DVL, 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.
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K13 DVL is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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