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W495 FUG

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,161 mi
Last recorded25,161 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 FUG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 25,161 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black plate (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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Pass 7 May 2019 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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Pass 6 Jun 2015

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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Pass 3 May 2012 25,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,955 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,955 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,726 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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W495 FUG 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 87.5%.

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 W495 FUG, 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 W495 FUG registered?

W495 FUG is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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