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R610 BYA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

9,521 mi
Last recorded9,521 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 BYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 9,521 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 9,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 8,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 8,024 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 7,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 6,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 5,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 4,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 2,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake pad shim deterioted

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of light chaffing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 1,013 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 1,013 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,808 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 6,602 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,286 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,884 miles

Offside Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 1,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 201 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

no wiring no switch front brake for stop lamp

Pass 14 Sep 2010 201 miles

no wiring no switch front brake for stop lamp

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,477 miles

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,257 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

thr cable return cable elbow fix broken

Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,978 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,573 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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R610 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R610 BYA, 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 R610 BYA registered?

R610 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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