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V56 JWC

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

9,577 mi
Last recorded9,577 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 JWC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 9,577 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 9,577 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 9,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 8,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 8,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 8,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 7,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 7,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 7,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 7,473 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,882 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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V56 JWC is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V56 JWC, 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 V56 JWC registered?

V56 JWC is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V56 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 JWC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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