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S741 LGC

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,070 mi
Last recorded13,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 LGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 13,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 12,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 12,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 12,811 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 12,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,574 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 12,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has some runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,673 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn The chrome plating on the teeth has started peeling and chipping, and is damaging the drive belt teeth. (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,368 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 558 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

oil leak forward cylinder head

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,312 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 6,336 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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S741 LGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S741 LGC, 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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S741 LGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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