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Y828 PHL

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,904 mi
Last recorded25,904 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 PHL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 23,842 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 23,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,004 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 23,004 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,871 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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Y828 PHL 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 Y828 PHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y828 PHL registered?

Y828 PHL is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y828 PHL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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