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R632 RJB

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,311 mi
Last recorded8,311 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 RJB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 8,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 21,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 20,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 17,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,732 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 16,732 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 15,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 13,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 5,864 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 4,602 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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R632 RJB is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R632 RJB, 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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R632 RJB is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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