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S794 TYA

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,029 mi
Last recorded24,029 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 TYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 24,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 23,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 23,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 23,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 13,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,104 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 15,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,911 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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S794 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S794 TYA, 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 S794 TYA registered?

S794 TYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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