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S181 RGV

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 RGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 21 miles

Offside Rear Tyre , slight uneven tread wear

no rear mudguards fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2022

no rear mud guards fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2022

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

no rear mud guards fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021

battery loose

Fail 25 Mar 2021

Brake hose excessively chafed on exhaust (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake rod insecure front lock nut loose (1.1.15 (c))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose

Pass 8 Jul 2019

no fenders fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,945 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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S181 RGV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S181 RGV, 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 S181 RGV registered?

S181 RGV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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