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KV02 SXL

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,390 mi
Last recorded11,390 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 SXL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 11,390 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 11,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 11,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 10,424 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 10,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 7,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 7,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 4,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 4,278 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 4,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 4,100 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 3,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 3,457 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 3,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 3,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,123 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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KV02 SXL is a 2002 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 78.9%.

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 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 KV02 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV02 SXL registered?

KV02 SXL is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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The MOT history for KV02 SXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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