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S892 AKN

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 AKN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025
Fail 12 Jul 2025

Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2024
Fail 21 Jul 2024

Central Front All position lamps not working front and rear position bulbs not working due to fuse blown (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 2,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 2,715 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 2,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 283 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014

Offside Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014
Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,180 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 10,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,163 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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S892 AKN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S892 AKN, 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 S892 AKN registered?

S892 AKN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 20 December 1998.

Is S892 AKN safe to buy?

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