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R656 FGV

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,578 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight pitting on rear brake disc

Pass 26 May 2017 23,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,522 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 16,522 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2009 15,191 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 14,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,722 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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R656 FGV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R656 FGV, 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 R656 FGV registered?

R656 FGV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R656 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 FGV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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