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Y905 ROR

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

17,356 mi
Last recorded17,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 ROR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 17,356 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 17,356 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 17,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 16,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 16,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 16,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 16,472 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 15,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 14,840 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 14,840 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 20 May 2016 14,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 13,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,449 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 16 May 2014 13,411 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 11 May 2013 13,129 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 13,129 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 May 2012 12,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,051 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 10,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 10,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,786 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 9,786 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 7,775 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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Y905 ROR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y905 ROR, 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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Y905 ROR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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