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W872 HRT

2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Brown Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW872 HRT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026
Pass 10 Jun 2025
Pass 30 May 2024
Pass 8 Jun 2023
Pass 14 Mar 2022

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2019
Pass 18 Jun 2018
Pass 25 Aug 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight play osr front fork leg bush

Pass 11 Apr 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front fender fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

slight wear in os lower fork leg piviot(springer)

Pass 11 Jun 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,389 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 14,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,268 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate smaller than original size

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,956 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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W872 HRT is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Brown with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W872 HRT, 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 W872 HRT registered?

W872 HRT is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W872 HRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 HRT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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