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Y157 NHK

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,883 mi
Last recorded2,883 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 NHK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 2,883 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 2,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 2,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 2,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 2,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 2,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,161 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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Y157 NHK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y157 NHK, 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 Y157 NHK registered?

Y157 NHK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y157 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 NHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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