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R361 HTM

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,846 mi
Last recorded15,846 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 HTM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 15,846 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 May 2016 15,846 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,081 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,763 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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R361 HTM is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R361 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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How do I check the history of R361 HTM?

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What year was R361 HTM registered?

R361 HTM is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R361 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 HTM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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