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R825 FVW

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,417 mi
Last recorded14,417 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 FVW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 14,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 14,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 13,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 13,071 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 12,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 12,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,068 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 12,068 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,806 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 36,249 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,289 miles

Front brake has a slight pulse of 20kgf

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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R825 FVW 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 87.5%.

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 R825 FVW, 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 R825 FVW registered?

R825 FVW is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R825 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 FVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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