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R35 DUR

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,878 mi
Last recorded14,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 DUR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 14,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025
Pass 5 Jun 2024 12,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 11,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 9,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 8,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 8,582 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 8,582 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,510 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 8,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 8,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 6,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 5,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,395 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 4,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,006 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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R35 DUR is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R35 DUR, 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 R35 DUR registered?

R35 DUR is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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