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KU02 KOD

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,986 mi
Last recorded17,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 KOD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 17,547 miles

Front tyr has light surface cracking but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 17,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,893 miles

front tyre has light surface cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,700 miles

Front tyre has surface cracking not deep enough to see ply or cord

Pass 2 Jun 2021 16,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 14,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 14,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2017 14,221 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 13,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,922 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 12,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 10,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,413 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 10,413 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 May 2009 10,094 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 9,600 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,760 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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KU02 KOD is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU02 KOD, 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 KU02 KOD registered?

KU02 KOD is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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