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Y374 XNR

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,124 mi
Last recorded17,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY374 XNR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 17,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 16,500 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 16,500 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 16,305 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 15,638 miles

Front forks are soft and have little damping effect

Riders seat slightly loose front bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 15,638 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front forks are soft and have little damping effect

Riders seat slightly loose front bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 14,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,893 miles

both tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,048 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 13,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 12,762 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 11,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,548 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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Y374 XNR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y374 XNR, 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 Y374 XNR registered?

Y374 XNR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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