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RK51 ONH

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,316 mi
Last recorded17,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 ONH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,316 miles

Front FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 16 May 2025 17,312 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 23 May 2024 17,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 16,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 16,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 16,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 15,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 15,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 14,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 13,240 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 12,257 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 12,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 11,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 9,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 6,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 5,116 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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RK51 ONH is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,853 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 RK51 ONH, 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 25 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 RK51 ONH registered?

RK51 ONH is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is RK51 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 ONH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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