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WU51 LXM

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 LXM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025
Pass 25 May 2024 11,575 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 11,552 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 10,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 9,515 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 9,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 8,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,060 miles

slight cracking in rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,548 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 7,548 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 3,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 2,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 2,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 815 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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WU51 LXM is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,853 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 WU51 LXM, 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 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 LXM registered?

WU51 LXM is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is WU51 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 LXM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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