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R514 VUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

636 mi
Last recorded636 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 VUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2023 241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020
Pass 28 Sep 2015
Fail 19 Sep 2015

Centre Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 28,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 21,001 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 20,995 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R514 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R514 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 R514 VUY registered?

R514 VUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R514 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 VUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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