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S251 TND

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,866 mi
Last recorded10,866 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 TND
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 10,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 10,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 10,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 9,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 7,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,473 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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S251 TND is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S251 TND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S251 TND?

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What year was S251 TND registered?

S251 TND is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S251 TND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 TND shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S251 TND have outstanding finance?

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