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R20 MTC

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,174 mi
Last recorded10,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 MTC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 10,174 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 9,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 9,760 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 9,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 9,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 9,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 9,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,738 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 9,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 7,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 7,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 2,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,928 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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R20 MTC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,152 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 R20 MTC, 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 26 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R20 MTC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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