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T829 KBL

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,317 mi
Last recorded24,317 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 KBL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 22,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,393 miles

Central SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG BUT NOT DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,709 miles

headlamp taped to give correct beam image

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 11,868 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 8,978 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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T829 KBL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 T829 KBL, 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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T829 KBL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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