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S312 JGN

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,705 mi
Last recorded17,705 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 JGN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 17,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 16,692 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,574 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,629 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 15,629 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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S312 JGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S312 JGN, 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 S312 JGN registered?

S312 JGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S312 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 JGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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