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W249 PBB

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PBB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Reg. plate, small, and mounted to the low nearside.

Pass 16 Aug 2023

No lamps fitted at time of test. Reg. plate fitted to NS

Fail 15 Aug 2023

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No lamps fitted at time of test. Reg. plate fitted to NS

Pass 30 Apr 2021
Pass 8 Feb 2020
Pass 7 Nov 2018

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 14,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 12,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,026 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,985 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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W249 PBB is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W249 PBB, 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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W249 PBB is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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