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R550 XGC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,052 mi
Last recorded24,052 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 XGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,355 miles

no headlamps fitted for daytime use only

Fail 23 Feb 2018 23,355 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

no headlamps fitted for daytime use only

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,953 miles

daytime test

motorcycle heavily modified at time of test, carried out test to daytime mot and as presented

slight moisture at rear brake master cylinder rubber boot. pedal not dropping under pressure

Pass 16 Jan 2016 20,066 miles

Daylight use only

No lights at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,061 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,727 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 17,727 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,327 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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R550 XGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R550 XGC, 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 R550 XGC registered?

R550 XGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R550 XGC safe to buy?

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