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S472 RKJ

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationS472 RKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No indicators fitted, Motorcycle used mainly off road

Pass 5 Aug 2016

Drive belt guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Indicators missing. Passed, as used mainly off road

Fail 25 Jul 2016

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive belt guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Indicators missing. Passed, as used mainly off road

Pass 25 Jul 2015 15,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 11,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,134 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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S472 RKJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S472 RKJ, 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 S472 RKJ registered?

S472 RKJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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