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Y766 DGO

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,108 mi
Last recorded31,108 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 DGO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 31,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 30,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre sidewall slightly cracked and perished

Fail 16 Apr 2018 25,913 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre sidewall slightly cracked and perished

Rear Tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 24,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,015 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

light rubbing on rear tyre.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,015 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

light rubbing rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 13,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,918 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,918 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 May 2007 12,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,254 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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Y766 DGO is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y766 DGO, 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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Y766 DGO is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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