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T453 AGH

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,875 mi
Last recorded19,875 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 AGH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 19,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,636 miles

front mud guard has been removed

Fail 15 Sep 2021 19,581 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar mounting insecure handlebars loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front mudguard missing

indicators have been removed

Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,558 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front mudguard has been removed

front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

indicators have been removed prior to test

Fail 26 Jul 2019 19,550 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,363 miles

front mudguard has been removed

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard missing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 19,266 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre Also loose putting groove in tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,276 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 17,780 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 17,778 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 16,793 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,793 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,382 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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T453 AGH is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,519 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 T453 AGH, 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 27 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T453 AGH is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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