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Y161 TGE

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,400 mi
Last recorded13,400 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 TGE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 13,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2013 13,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 May 2013 13,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake caliper misaligned causing brake to bind slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,446 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,192 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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Y161 TGE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y161 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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Y161 TGE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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