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Y171 TGE

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,323 mi
Last recorded5,323 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 TGE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 5,323 miles

Custom exhaust system fitted (baffled at time of test)

Rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 23 Mar 2010 5,323 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 5,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2005 5,266 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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Y171 TGE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y171 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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What year was Y171 TGE registered?

Y171 TGE is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y171 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 TGE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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