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V970 DNL

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,653 mi
Last recorded12,653 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 DNL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 12,622 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2010 10,517 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 10,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,950 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,950 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007
Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,943 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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V970 DNL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V970 DNL, 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 V970 DNL registered?

V970 DNL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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