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W196 AKP

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,682 mi
Last recorded27,682 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 AKP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 27,682 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,682 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 27,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,682 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 27,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,682 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 27,682 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,682 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,682 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,393 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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W196 AKP is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W196 AKP, 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 W196 AKP registered?

W196 AKP is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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