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Y492 YBK

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,852 mi
Last recorded36,852 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 YBK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,852 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 36,841 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 36,594 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 36,389 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 35,406 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 33,974 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 31,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,672 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 29,672 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,392 miles

Front Front tyre perishing would advise to change

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear tyre profile slightly out of round

Pass 25 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,447 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 23,447 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Rear brake binding slightly (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,456 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,921 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear number plate cracked.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 16,905 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,474 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 10,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,980 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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Y492 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y492 YBK, 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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Y492 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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