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W699 HGV

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Multi-colour Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW699 HGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025

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

NO INDECATERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Sep 2023
Pass 6 Jul 2022
Pass 13 May 2021
Pass 1 Aug 2018 14,013 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 30 May 2017 10,001 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 6,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 6,188 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 6,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 6,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 5,820 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 5,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 5,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 5,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 4,901 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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W699 HGV is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Multi-colour 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 W699 HGV, 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 W699 HGV registered?

W699 HGV is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W699 HGV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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