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LG52 VPV

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,924 mi
Last recorded18,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 18,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 16,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 16,039 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 13,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 8,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 6,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 4,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,298 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 22,293 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 415 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 227 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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LG52 VPV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black 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 LG52 VPV, 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 LG52 VPV registered?

LG52 VPV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LG52 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 VPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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