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S87 RNF

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,974 mi
Last recorded34,974 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 RNF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 34,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 33,301 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 25,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 18,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 15,289 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 15,289 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2011 15,108 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 15,108 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 12,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 110,971 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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S87 RNF is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S87 RNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S87 RNF registered?

S87 RNF is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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