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S824 KTY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,180 mi
Last recorded1,180 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 KTY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 1,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 21,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020
Pass 26 May 2012 2,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 728 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 20,697 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2009 19,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,489 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake rod slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,489 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake rod slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,732 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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S824 KTY 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 83.3%.

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 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 S824 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 S824 KTY registered?

S824 KTY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S824 KTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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