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V707 DYB

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,932 mi
Last recorded19,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV707 DYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 19,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 19,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,887 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 18,813 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lens loose

Pass 15 Dec 2020 18,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 18,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 18,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 17,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 15,975 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,590 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 9,590 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,572 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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V707 DYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V707 DYB, 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 V707 DYB registered?

V707 DYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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