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Y82 RVS

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,600 mi
Last recorded10,600 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 RVS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 10,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 10,600 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 35,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,495 miles

non standard exhaust

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,495 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

non standard exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,373 miles

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

non standard exhaust

Fail 18 May 2012 29,339 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 9 May 2011 26,325 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 24,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 24,141 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 18,419 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 10,853 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

grips made of metal- /pointed

Pass 15 May 2008 10,853 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

grips made of metal- /pointed

Pass 18 May 2007 9,707 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 8,363 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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Y82 RVS is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y82 RVS, 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 Y82 RVS registered?

Y82 RVS is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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