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Y454 CGT

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 CGT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026
Pass 10 May 2024

No night time running lights fitted. Daytime use only.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 15,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 15,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 12,892 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 12,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,030 miles

Rear Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 11,025 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 8,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 8,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,261 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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Y454 CGT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y454 CGT, 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 Y454 CGT registered?

Y454 CGT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y454 CGT safe to buy?

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