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V969 FTR

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,736 mi
Last recorded34,736 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 FTR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 34,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 34,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 34,522 miles

Offside Rear Aftermarket Exhaust.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,503 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,466 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 34,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,464 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 30,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,283 miles

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

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

general condition of bike "very good"

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,169 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,169 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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V969 FTR is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V969 FTR, 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 V969 FTR registered?

V969 FTR is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V969 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V969 FTR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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