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WU51 LYH

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,165 mi
Last recorded12,165 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 LYH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 12,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 11,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 11,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 11,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 10,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 8,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 6,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 5,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 4,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,623 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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WU51 LYH is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WU51 LYH, 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.

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How do I check the history of WU51 LYH?

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What year was WU51 LYH registered?

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

Is WU51 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 LYH shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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