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R153 CNP

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,012 mi
Last recorded17,012 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 CNP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 17,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 16,979 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 16,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 16,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,601 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,556 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 15,699 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R153 CNP is a 1998 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 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 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 R153 CNP, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R153 CNP registered?

R153 CNP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R153 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 CNP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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