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S247 JPX

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,173 mi
Last recorded27,173 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 JPX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 26,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 26,962 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 26,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 25,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,206 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 23,813 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 23,813 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red lights to the front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AS REAR ARMS ARE LIKELY TO DETATCH

Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,603 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

throttle slightly stiff

Fail 12 Mar 2019 21,545 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 17,937 miles

o/s/r bolt short but has been lock tighted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,679 miles

standard exhaust fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,160 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 17,137 miles

Nearside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.6)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,937 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,369 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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S247 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S247 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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S247 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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