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T837 TYA

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 TYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 24,921 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 24,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,940 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front mudguard not fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 24,940 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Front mudguard not fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,187 miles

drive belt guard missing

front mudguard missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,515 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,449 miles

Chain guard missing

front mudguard missing

Pass 24 May 2013 18,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Rear Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

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

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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T837 TYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T837 TYA, 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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What year was T837 TYA registered?

T837 TYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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