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X499 BPC

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,124 mi
Last recorded8,124 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 BPC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 8,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 8,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 8,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 8,110 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2017 8,110 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,101 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 7,753 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2012 7,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 7,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,739 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 6,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 6,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,714 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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X499 BPC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X499 BPC, 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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What year was X499 BPC registered?

X499 BPC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X499 BPC safe to buy?

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