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Y649 YBK

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,431 mi
Last recorded12,431 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 YBK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 12,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 12,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 10,446 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 10,446 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,344 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 10,326 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 3,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,203 miles

front tyre worn on edges

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y649 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y649 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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What year was Y649 YBK registered?

Y649 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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