CarVerify

Free Car Check

R253 TKO

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,413 mi
Last recorded14,413 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 TKO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 14,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 4,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 3,057 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 2,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 1,406 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 1,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016
Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 3,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,496 miles

Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 8,456 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
Full Harley-davidson XL53 C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R253 TKO is a 1998 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R253 TKO, 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

How do I check the history of R253 TKO?

You can check the full history of R253 TKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R253 TKO registered?

R253 TKO is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R253 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 TKO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R253 TKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R253 TKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.