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V957 MGC

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,400 mi
Last recorded16,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 MGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 16,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 16,366 miles

Front exhaust blow from manifold front

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,941 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,866 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change lever loose on splines

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,813 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,792 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 15,666 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 15,635 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,261 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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V957 MGC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,152 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 V957 MGC, 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 26 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 V957 MGC registered?

V957 MGC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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