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S317 TYA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 TYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No light at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2018
Pass 28 Mar 2017
Pass 31 Mar 2016
Pass 25 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012
Fail 16 Mar 2012

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 5,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,292 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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S317 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S317 TYA, 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

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What year was S317 TYA registered?

S317 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S317 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 TYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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