MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn missing (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
nail in tyre
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?
Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S517 JNK is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 S517 JNK, 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 S517 JNK registered?
S517 JNK is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 24 November 1998.
Is S517 JNK safe to buy?
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