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R626 OGN

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,437 mi
Last recorded2,437 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

RegistrationR626 OGN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 2,437 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 48 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REar swingarm bush - slight knock but not excessive at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023
Pass 14 Apr 2022
Fail 11 Apr 2022

All direction indicators missing All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 8,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 8,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,087 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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R626 OGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 OGN, 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 R626 OGN registered?

R626 OGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R626 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 OGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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