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R393 FOW

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,644 mi
Last recorded16,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 FOW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,271 miles

slight noise from rear wheel no sign rubbing on tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,309 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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R393 FOW is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R393 FOW, 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 R393 FOW registered?

R393 FOW is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R393 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 FOW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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