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Y485 HUB

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,081 mi
Last recorded26,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 HUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 26,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 25,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 23,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,018 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 21,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,668 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,947 miles

both tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,126 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 19,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 15,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,208 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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Y485 HUB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y485 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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What year was Y485 HUB registered?

Y485 HUB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y485 HUB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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