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R982 ONW

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 ONW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 13,894 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 13,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 13,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 13,569 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 12,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 11,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,431 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 May 2010 7,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 5,304 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 5,304 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 8 May 2008 4,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,961 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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R982 ONW is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R982 ONW, 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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R982 ONW is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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