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S241 JPX

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Cream Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationS241 JPX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025
Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,225 miles

no lights fitted at time of test, masked off

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 27,043 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 27,043 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,043 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,720 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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S241 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Cream with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S241 JPX, 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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How do I check the history of S241 JPX?

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What year was S241 JPX registered?

S241 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S241 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 JPX shows 11 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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