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R622 BYA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

298 mi
Last recorded298 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 BYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022
Pass 2 Aug 2021 1,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 31 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2012 22,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 22,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,759 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 13,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,422 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 11,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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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R622 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R622 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 R622 BYA registered?

R622 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R622 BYA safe to buy?

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