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S330 TYA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationS330 TYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025
Pass 21 Mar 2023
Pass 25 Jan 2022
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019
Pass 10 Apr 2018

slight playing front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jul 2017

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

slight play in front wheel bearing, throttle grip loose

Pass 19 Oct 2015

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no front fender fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,435 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension hard

Fail 18 Jul 2013 16,418 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension hard

Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,043 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 13,040 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 11,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 8,048 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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S330 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S330 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.

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S330 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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