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R439 AUA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 AUA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 50,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 49,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,967 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 47,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,290 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,021 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,964 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,716 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,200 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,167 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,200 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 35,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,256 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,275 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,816 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,615 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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R439 AUA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R439 AUA, 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 R439 AUA registered?

R439 AUA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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