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Y366 NHJ

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,226 mi
Last recorded15,226 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 NHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 15,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 12,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 12,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 12,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 12,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 12,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 11,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 11,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 11,365 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 May 2015 10,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 8,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,706 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 6,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 6,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 6,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 5,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,741 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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Y366 NHJ is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y366 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y366 NHJ registered?

Y366 NHJ is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y366 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y366 NHJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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