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S320 VBJ

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,316 mi
Last recorded19,316 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 VBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 19,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,271 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 19,271 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 19,128 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 18,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 18,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 18,848 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,218 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 11,666 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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S320 VBJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,519 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 S320 VBJ, 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 27 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 S320 VBJ registered?

S320 VBJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S320 VBJ safe to buy?

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