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R683 TGC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,980 mi
Last recorded7,980 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 TGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 7,980 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 7,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 7,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest rubber missing

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 6,982 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 6,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 6,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 6,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 6,437 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,429 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 5,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 5,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008
Pass 1 Jun 2007 3,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,907 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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R683 TGC 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 R683 TGC, 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 R683 TGC registered?

R683 TGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R683 TGC safe to buy?

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