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S262 JPX

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,083 mi
Last recorded14,083 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 JPX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 14,083 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 14,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 13,912 miles

drive belt slight rubbing on belt guard.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 13,691 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 13,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking float bowl leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 13,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 13,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 12,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 12,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 11,405 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 10,918 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre perished and split

rear tyre perished and split

Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,918 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished and split

rear tyre perished and split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,596 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 8,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,725 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S262 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S262 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 S262 JPX registered?

S262 JPX is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S262 JPX safe to buy?

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