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Y254 OGV

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,828 mi
Last recorded16,828 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 OGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 16,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,604 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,602 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2016 16,424 miles

Front cracks on tyre wall

Fail 11 Jul 2016 16,424 miles

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front cracks on tyre wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2012
Pass 13 Apr 2011
Pass 5 May 2010 58,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,590 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,807 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 45,650 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 May 2006 35,597 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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Y254 OGV is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y254 OGV, 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 Y254 OGV registered?

Y254 OGV is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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