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Y215 CGP

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

25,428 mi
Last recorded25,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 CGP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 25,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 25,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 24,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,478 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 22,478 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,095 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,738 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 12,696 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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Y215 CGP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 Y215 CGP, 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 Y215 CGP registered?

Y215 CGP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y215 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 CGP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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