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S801 KTY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,753 mi
Last recorded10,753 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 KTY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 10,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 9,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 6,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 3,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,609 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,609 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,927 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 15,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,893 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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S801 KTY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S801 KTY, 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 S801 KTY registered?

S801 KTY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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