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S584 RHJ

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

613 mi
Last recorded613 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS584 RHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 495 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020
Pass 13 Apr 2019 289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2017
Pass 12 May 2015 18,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,077 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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S584 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S584 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.

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What year was S584 RHJ registered?

S584 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S584 RHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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