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R724 HGC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,525 mi
Last recorded22,525 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 HGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 22,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 20,229 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 20,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 15,122 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 15,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 14,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 14,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 7,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,010 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 6,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,816 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 6,816 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,984 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 5,437 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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R724 HGC 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 R724 HGC, 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 R724 HGC registered?

R724 HGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R724 HGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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