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R698 TGC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,789 mi
Last recorded2,789 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 TGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 2,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 2,778 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working Will work but very intermitently (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) Front wheel spindal excessively loose not allowing for testing of other components (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 2,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 2,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 2,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 2,015 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 1,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 1,443 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 1,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,263 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,689 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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R698 TGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R698 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 R698 TGC registered?

R698 TGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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