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V729 HAB

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,810 mi
Last recorded23,810 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 HAB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 23,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 21,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 20,595 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 19,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 18,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 17,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,494 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 15,044 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 11,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 10,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2012 10,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2011 9,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 9,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 8,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,559 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 HAB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HAB, 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 HAB registered?

V729 HAB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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