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S865 EGJ

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,621 mi
Last recorded15,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 EGJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 15,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 13,686 miles

no front mud guard

Pass 2 May 2024 12,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 11,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 9,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 7,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 5,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 3,132 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 3,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 3,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 2,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 2,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,698 miles

headlight aim on highest setting

Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 1,768 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2009 1,384 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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S865 EGJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S865 EGJ, 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 S865 EGJ registered?

S865 EGJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S865 EGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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