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R506 VUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,579 mi
Last recorded15,579 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 VUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 15,579 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 15,086 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 15,086 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,643 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,643 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 12,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 10,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 3,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 3,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 2,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 2,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 1,823 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 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VUY, 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

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What year was R506 VUY registered?

R506 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R506 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 VUY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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