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V443 JBH

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,388 mi
Last recorded14,388 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 JBH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 14,388 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 14,388 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 13,995 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Unable to check front brake fluid level - fitted with aftermarket cap without window

Fail 9 Jul 2024 13,995 miles

Direction indicator not working R/H/R indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Too small (0.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Unable to check front brake fluid level - fitted with aftermarket cap without window

Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,536 miles

non standard indicators fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,899 miles

non standard indicators fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 12,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 12,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 12,460 miles

Small direction indicators have been fitted to the front of the motor cycle and would be difficult to notice from a distance.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 12,460 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Small direction indicators have been fitted to the front of the motor cycle and would be difficult to notice from a distance.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,368 miles

Small direction indicators have been fitted to the front which would be difficult to notice from a distance.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,364 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 12,358 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,354 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 12,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,283 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 5,632 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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V443 JBH is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V443 JBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V443 JBH registered?

V443 JBH is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V443 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 JBH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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