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Y57 UKO

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,205 mi
Last recorded8,205 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 UKO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 8,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test, vehicle not to be used after dust or in poor visibility

Pass 25 Apr 2024 7,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 7,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 7,576 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever pivot pin clip missing

Pass 3 Aug 2019 7,219 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 4,627 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 4,542 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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Y57 UKO is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y57 UKO, 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 Y57 UKO registered?

Y57 UKO is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y57 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 UKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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