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V658 FOT

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,586 mi
Last recorded18,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 FOT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,586 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,562 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 18,562 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,436 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,243 miles

Centre Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rub mark o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,900 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 17,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,491 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,460 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 17,458 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 16,379 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,901 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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V658 FOT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V658 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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V658 FOT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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