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R689 PRG

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,723 mi
Last recorded8,723 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 PRG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 8,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 8,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 7,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 7,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,176 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 6,980 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R689 PRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R689 PRG, 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 R689 PRG registered?

R689 PRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R689 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R689 PRG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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