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R354 HTM

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,919 mi
Last recorded1,919 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 HTM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 1,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 1,851 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 1,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached lower bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 1,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 1,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 1,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 1,447 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 1,447 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 623 miles

Restricted MOT carried out due to no lights/indicators fitted.

Pass 10 May 2017
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 2 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 18,724 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,859 miles

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

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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R354 HTM is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R354 HTM, 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.

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What year was R354 HTM registered?

R354 HTM is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R354 HTM safe to buy?

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