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S574 RHJ

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationS574 RHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022
Fail 8 Mar 2022

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,221 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 17,221 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,031 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 17,031 miles

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 16,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 15,875 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 15,875 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017
Fail 9 Mar 2017

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 11,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 8,422 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 7,827 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,702 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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S574 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S574 RHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S574 RHJ registered?

S574 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S574 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S574 RHJ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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