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W696 SUP

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,268 mi
Last recorded14,268 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 SUP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 14,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 13,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 13,571 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 13,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 13,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 12,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 11,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 10,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 10,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 10,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 9,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 9,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 9,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,381 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 4,381 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,204 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 2,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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W696 SUP is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W696 SUP, 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 W696 SUP registered?

W696 SUP is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W696 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 SUP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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