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S418 SUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

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

RegistrationS418 SUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025
Pass 1 Aug 2024
Pass 14 Jul 2023
Pass 6 Aug 2022
Pass 2 Aug 2021
Pass 7 Aug 2020
Pass 2 Aug 2019
Pass 3 Aug 2018
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,261 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2014 20,844 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,786 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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S418 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S418 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 S418 SUY registered?

S418 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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