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W253 GCX

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,406 mi
Last recorded38,406 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 GCX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 38,406 miles

Central Front Minor perishing to sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,406 miles

Central Front Front tyre is starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 36,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 33,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 31,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,986 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 28,986 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,001 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))

Pass 30 May 2013 20,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,309 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,513 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,927 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,573 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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W253 GCX is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W253 GCX, 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 W253 GCX registered?

W253 GCX is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W253 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 GCX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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