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R398 LSC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,251 mi
Last recorded37,251 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 LSC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 37,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 37,191 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre fouling another component Rubbing on mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 37,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,542 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake line is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes are showing signs of cracking, ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 35,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 35,420 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 35,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,876 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 34,859 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,312 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,213 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,172 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 24,098 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 17,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,533 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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R398 LSC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R398 LSC, 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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R398 LSC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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