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R362 HGP

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,798 mi
Last recorded18,798 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 HGP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 18,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 17,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,087 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 16,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 14,194 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 119,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,114 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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R362 HGP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R362 HGP, 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 R362 HGP registered?

R362 HGP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R362 HGP safe to buy?

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