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R506 TYC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,044 mi
Last recorded34,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 TYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 32,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 31,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 31,795 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,701 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 28,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,546 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,161 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,242 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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R506 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R506 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R506 TYC?

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What year was R506 TYC registered?

R506 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R506 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 TYC shows 21 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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