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R417 YOR

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62 mi
Last recorded62 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 YOR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 194 miles

chain guard missing

daylight running only *not to be used during reduced visability*

front mudguard missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 194 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

chain guard missing

front mudguard missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 1 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 1 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,375 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 12,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,687 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 11,687 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,822 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 10,305 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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R417 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R417 YOR, 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 R417 YOR registered?

R417 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R417 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 YOR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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