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R549 TYC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,458 mi
Last recorded18,458 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 TYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 18,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 18,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 17,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 17,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,633 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 12,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,718 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 2,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 4,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 4,586 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,586 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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R549 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R549 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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What year was R549 TYC registered?

R549 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R549 TYC safe to buy?

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