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W422 SYC

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

15,204 mi
Last recorded15,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 SYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 15,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 14,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 14,704 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Belt guard missing

Fail 23 Aug 2023 14,704 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Belt guard missing

Pass 9 Aug 2022 14,590 miles

Central Front Front mudguard missing

Offside Rear Belt guard missing

Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,733 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 13,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 13,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,150 miles

Front Mudguard missing

top drive belt guard missing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 12,150 miles

Front Mudguard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

top drive belt guard missing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 11,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 7,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 6,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 4,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,338 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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W422 SYC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W422 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W422 SYC registered?

W422 SYC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W422 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W422 SYC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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