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Y231 CGP

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,363 mi
Last recorded6,363 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 CGP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 6,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2020 5,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 5,388 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 804 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2018 715 miles

Front no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 214 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,462 miles

replacement pipes fitted. reg plate slightly smaller, rear tyre sligth perishing on side walls

Pass 28 May 2010 5,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 5,904 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 5,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 5,174 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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Y231 CGP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y231 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 Y231 CGP registered?

Y231 CGP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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