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S61 NRG

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 NRG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 28,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 28,475 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 27,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,930 miles

handlebars bent

tell tales non fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,930 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

handlebars bent

tell tales non fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 24,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,681 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,681 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2011 21,617 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 21,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 201,244 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 201,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 18,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 17,333 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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S61 NRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S61 NRG, 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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S61 NRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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