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V278 MVW

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,685 mi
Last recorded12,685 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 MVW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 12,685 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 11,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 11,163 miles

Custom silencers fitted (baffled at time of test)

Pass 11 May 2013 10,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

custom silencers fitted (baffled at time of test)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Apr 2012 9,954 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 May 2011 9,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front pads over half worn

rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre worn on edges

no/plate cracked

rear susp/stif

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake hose feruule rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V278 MVW is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V278 MVW, 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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What year was V278 MVW registered?

V278 MVW is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 January 2000.

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