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N5 LCA

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,624 mi
Last recorded13,624 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 LCA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 13,624 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 13,520 miles

Front tyre cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2024 13,420 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 13,385 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 13,281 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 13,255 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018
Pass 5 Apr 2017
Pass 31 Mar 2016 1,923 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 6,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,119 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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N5 LCA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N5 LCA, 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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What year was N5 LCA registered?

N5 LCA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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