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R837 EUA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,069 mi
Last recorded11,069 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 EUA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 11,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 9,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 8,853 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 8,852 miles

Direction indicator missing all (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,983 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 6,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,980 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,253 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,246 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 5,246 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 4,602 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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R837 EUA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R837 EUA, 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 R837 EUA registered?

R837 EUA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R837 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 EUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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