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Y906 BWP

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Bronze Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 BWP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

front brake control operates a second rear brake calliper

rear tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Fail 3 Mar 2026

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

front brake control operates a second rear brake caliper

Pass 23 Jul 2024
Pass 25 Jul 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 5,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 4,407 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 4,407 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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Y906 BWP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Bronze with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y906 BWP, 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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Y906 BWP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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