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N4 FKT

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

8,205 mi
Last recorded8,205 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 FKT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 8,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test, vehicle not to be used after dust or in poor visibility

Pass 17 Apr 2025 154,431 miles

INTERIOR STRIPPED, ROLL CAGE, BUCKET SEATS, HARNESSES FITTED

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play MINOR PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 154,431 miles

INTERIOR STRIPPED, ROLL CAGE, BUCKET SEATS, HARNESSES FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play MINOR PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 7,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 152,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2021 145,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 7,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 7,576 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever pivot pin clip missing

Pass 7 Mar 2020 136,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 7,219 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 130,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,405 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

oil around steering rack area

slight cracking on front brake hoses

Fail 17 Mar 2014 101,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

oil around steering rack area

slight cracking on front brake hoses

Pass 2 Nov 2013 4,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,265 miles

both rear shock covers loose/broken

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shields loose

informed by vehicle presenter that the centre brake lamp is not connected

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2010 85,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

front registration plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,218 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,218 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f o/s/f pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 74,195 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,993 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 5 Aug 2006 4,542 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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N4 FKT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,853 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 N4 FKT, 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 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N4 FKT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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