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V217 KOF

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,799 mi
Last recorded18,799 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 KOF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 18,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2024 18,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 18,180 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Wheel incorrectly fitted (5.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 17,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 17,856 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Both front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 17,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 6,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 4,907 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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V217 KOF is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,152 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 V217 KOF, 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 26 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V217 KOF is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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