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Y289 MEN

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,395 mi
Last recorded8,395 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 MEN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 8,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 8,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 7,795 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 6,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 6,563 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 6,552 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 6,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,015 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 6,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2007 5,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,261 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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Y289 MEN is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y289 MEN, 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 Y289 MEN registered?

Y289 MEN is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y289 MEN safe to buy?

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