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Y644 FYB

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,954 mi
Last recorded21,954 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 FYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 21,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 21,812 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 21,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,155 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 20,155 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,461 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,804 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 17,797 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre old

Pass 15 May 2008 14,801 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 14,801 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2007 13,813 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 12,635 miles

Slight perishing front tyre.

Fail 26 May 2006 12,635 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front tyre slight perishing

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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Y644 FYB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y644 FYB, 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 Y644 FYB registered?

Y644 FYB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y644 FYB safe to buy?

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