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S402 SUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

5,973 mi
Last recorded5,973 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 SUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 5,973 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 5,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 5,828 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 5,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 5,643 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 5,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 5,447 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 5,447 miles

Central Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 5,339 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 5,235 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 5,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 5,114 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 4,997 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 4,802 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 4,649 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 3,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,447 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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S402 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S402 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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What year was S402 SUY registered?

S402 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S402 SUY safe to buy?

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