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W851 PVM

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 PVM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 13,718 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 13,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 13,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 12,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 9,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 8,736 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,655 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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W851 PVM is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W851 PVM, 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 W851 PVM registered?

W851 PVM is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W851 PVM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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