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Y877 XBN

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,375 mi
Last recorded10,375 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 XBN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 10,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 8,818 miles

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no chainguard fitted,daytime mot,

Fail 23 Sep 2020

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

DAYTIME MOT,NO IND OR LIGHTS,CUSTOM BIKE,NO CHAIN GUARD,

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 1,400 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 140 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working missing (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working missing (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working missing (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working missing (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 4,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 3,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 3,062 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

exhaust not tested engine not running

Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,054 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 3,049 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 3,049 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 2,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 2,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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Y877 XBN is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y877 XBN, 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 Y877 XBN registered?

Y877 XBN is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y877 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y877 XBN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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