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V355 DGK

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

289 mi
Last recorded289 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 DGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018
Pass 24 Jun 2017 11 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016

DAY TIME M O T ,NO LIGHTS FITTED

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 31 May 2016

DAY TIME M O T ,NO LIGHTS FITTED

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 9,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 9,669 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 9,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 9,309 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 8,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,411 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,869 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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V355 DGK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V355 DGK, 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 V355 DGK registered?

V355 DGK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V355 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 DGK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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