MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?
Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S253 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 S253 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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What year was S253 JPX registered?
S253 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S253 JPX safe to buy?
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