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S36 TKL

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,750 mi
Last recorded6,750 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 TKL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 6,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 6,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 6,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 6,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 5,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 5,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 4,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 4,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008
Fail 9 Dec 2008

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S36 TKL is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 S36 TKL, 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 S36 TKL registered?

S36 TKL is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S36 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 TKL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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