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R974 UGC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,458 mi
Last recorded24,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 UGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 24,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 23,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 23,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 22,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 21,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 13,744 miles

Rear Cracking on tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2016 13,722 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 13,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,240 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,853 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,853 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 8,071 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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R974 UGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R974 UGC, 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 R974 UGC registered?

R974 UGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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