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KU02 KPA

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,489 mi
Last recorded18,489 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 18,489 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 17,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 16,718 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 16,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 14,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 11,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,099 miles

Side-walls of rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

small cuts in front and rear tyre side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2009 6,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

small cuts in front and rear tyre side walls

Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,043 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 KPA is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple 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 KU02 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

KU02 KPA is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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