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R512 YKO

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,855 mi
Last recorded13,855 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 13,855 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 13,756 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 13,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,544 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,149 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 13,149 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 13,101 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,743 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 11,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 10,463 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,393 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE BANJOS ARE ALLOY FOR RACE USE ONLY.

REAR WHEEL HAS MINOR PLAY.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,939 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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R512 YKO is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R512 YKO, 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 R512 YKO registered?

R512 YKO is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R512 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 YKO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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