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S517 JNK

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

28,513 mi
Last recorded28,513 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 JNK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 27,456 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,651 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 24,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,835 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,703 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 22,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,476 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 21,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 18,922 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,961 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,083 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 12,998 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2006 12,968 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 12,900 miles

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.

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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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.

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