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S396 SUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,792 mi
Last recorded15,792 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 SUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 15,792 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 13,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,511 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 11,470 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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S396 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S396 SUY, 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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How do I check the history of S396 SUY?

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What year was S396 SUY registered?

S396 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S396 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S396 SUY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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