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R640 YWP

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,288 mi
Last recorded15,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 YWP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 15,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 15,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,775 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 14,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 14,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,328 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,509 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,488 miles

rear no plate has crack in corner

Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,824 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 5,805 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 4,687 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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R640 YWP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R640 YWP, 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 R640 YWP registered?

R640 YWP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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