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R512 TYC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,624 mi
Last recorded26,624 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 TYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,624 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,027 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R512 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R512 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.

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How do I check the history of R512 TYC?

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What year was R512 TYC registered?

R512 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R512 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 TYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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