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R672 DJA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationR672 DJA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020

DAYTIME USE ONLY (no lights fitted at time of test)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019
Pass 20 Sep 2018

TESTED FOR DAYTIME USE ONLY lights not fitted or masked over

Fail 20 Sep 2018

Horn not working none fitted (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

TESTED FOR DAYTIME USE ONLY lights not fitted or masked over

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

day time use only(no lights fitted at time of test)

Pass 7 Sep 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

no lights fitted at time of test(day time use only)

Fail 7 Sep 2016

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

no lights fitted at time of test(day time use only)

Pass 1 Sep 2015
Pass 18 Aug 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,219 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 13,219 miles

Centre Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Outer Rear Lower Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 1 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009
Pass 27 Jun 2008
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,033 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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R672 DJA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R672 DJA, 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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R672 DJA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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