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LG02 EDX

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,662 mi
Last recorded40,662 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 EDX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 40,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 39,915 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 39,269 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 39,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,640 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,930 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,189 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 14,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,947 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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LG02 EDX is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LG02 EDX, 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 LG02 EDX registered?

LG02 EDX is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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