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S953 HUB

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,374 mi
Last recorded17,374 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 HUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 17,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 16,462 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 772 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front mudguard not fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,166 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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S953 HUB is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S953 HUB, 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

How do I check the history of S953 HUB?

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What year was S953 HUB registered?

S953 HUB is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S953 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S953 HUB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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