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S253 JPX

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

19,278 mi
Last recorded19,278 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 JPX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 19,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 18,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 18,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 18,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,437 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 17,437 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 15,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 15,821 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,526 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 14,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,962 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 13,962 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 13,897 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 13,779 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,664 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 13,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 May 2010 13,470 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2009 13,248 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 12,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,643 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2006 12,201 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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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.

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