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V648 FOT

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

8,379 mi
Last recorded8,379 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 FOT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 8,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 8,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 8,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 8,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 7,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 7,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 7,784 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 7,614 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 7,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 7,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 7,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 6,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 6,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 5,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 5,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 5,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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V648 FOT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V648 FOT, 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 V648 FOT registered?

V648 FOT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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