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Y285 ORT

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,736 mi
Last recorded23,736 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 ORT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 23,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 22,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 18,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 12,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 9,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 8,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 8,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 8,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 6,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 6,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,305 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 4,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,242 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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Y285 ORT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y285 ORT, 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 Y285 ORT registered?

Y285 ORT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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