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V2 HFB

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,675 mi
Last recorded5,675 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 HFB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 5,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 4,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2014 4,216 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 4,143 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 4,143 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 4,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 4,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 3,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,785 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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V2 HFB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V2 HFB, 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 V2 HFB registered?

V2 HFB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V2 HFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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