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W769 RVM

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,029 mi
Last recorded13,029 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 RVM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 13,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 12,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 12,927 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 12,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 12,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 12,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 12,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 12,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,943 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Mar 2013 11,782 miles

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2011 11,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 10,913 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,913 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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W769 RVM is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W769 RVM, 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 W769 RVM registered?

W769 RVM is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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