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Y146 TGE

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,993 mi
Last recorded22,993 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 TGE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 22,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 21,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 21,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 21,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,991 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 17,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 16,802 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,949 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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Y146 TGE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y146 TGE, 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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Y146 TGE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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