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NL52 UZF

2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,834 mi
Last recorded24,834 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 UZF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 24,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 24,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 24,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 24,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 24,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,793 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 24,793 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,793 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,319 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,352 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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NL52 UZF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange 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 NL52 UZF, 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 NL52 UZF registered?

NL52 UZF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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