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R86 ENE

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 ENE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

condition of rear calliper assembly ( free float )

Pass 24 Mar 2025

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024
Pass 3 Apr 2023
Pass 21 Mar 2022
Pass 19 Mar 2020
Pass 27 Feb 2019
Pass 26 Feb 2018
Pass 24 Mar 2017
Pass 7 Mar 2016

FOR USE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY .

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

for use during daytime hours only !

Pass 7 Mar 2014

FOR USE DURING DAYTIME HOURS ONLY !

Pass 25 Mar 2013
Pass 12 Dec 2007 3 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 3 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R86 ENE 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 R86 ENE, 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 R86 ENE registered?

R86 ENE is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R86 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 ENE 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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