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ME02 SXF

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

1,578 mi
Last recorded1,578 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 SXF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 1,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 1,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 961 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 800 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 693 miles

Front tyre is cracking but is tubed

Pass 23 Mar 2021 536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 13,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,126 miles

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

front tyre has hair line cracks in it.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,826 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 12,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,003 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,647 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 9,640 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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ME02 SXF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ME02 SXF, 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 ME02 SXF registered?

ME02 SXF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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