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Y479 HUB

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

6,168 mi
Last recorded6,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 HUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 6,168 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 6,103 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 5,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 4,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 4,365 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 4,299 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 3,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 1,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 1,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 1,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 1,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 471 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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Y479 HUB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y479 HUB, 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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Y479 HUB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y479 HUB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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