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W83 HBJ

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 HBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front gear linkage worn

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

neutral light not working

slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front gear linkage worn

Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread only 1.6mm and tyre showing its age. Date marked as 2012. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Gear change linkage and pedal worn

Offside Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively This applies to rear brake pedal. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 34,493 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread only 1.6mm and tyre showing its age. Date marked as 2012. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Gear change linkage and pedal worn

Offside Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively This applies to rear brake pedal. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 34,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod worn, but not excessively brake pedal rod showing wear (1.1.15 (b))

gear change linkage worn

Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished/cracking due to age. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 33,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished/cracking due to age. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 33,257 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

left hand grip slightly loose

Fail 9 Oct 2019 33,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

left hand grip slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,544 miles

Central Front Inoperative Neutral Light

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,629 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,826 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 30,826 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,818 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,818 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 27,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,592 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,816 miles

front brake light switch sticky

Fail 1 Oct 2011 20,767 miles

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

front brake light switch sticky

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,151 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 14,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 12,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,021 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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W83 HBJ is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W83 HBJ, 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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W83 HBJ is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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