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V235 DBR

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,314 mi
Last recorded5,314 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 DBR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 5,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 5,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 5,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,192 miles

front tyre has slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

battery cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,897 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 4,591 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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V235 DBR is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V235 DBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V235 DBR registered?

V235 DBR is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V235 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 DBR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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