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V729 DYB

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,375 mi
Last recorded7,375 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 DYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 7,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 6,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 5,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 5,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 5,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 5,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 3,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 3,282 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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V729 DYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V729 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 V729 DYB registered?

V729 DYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V729 DYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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