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Y921 ROR

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,496 mi
Last recorded31,496 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 ROR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 31,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 30,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose sissy bar loose with missing mounting bolts but secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 26,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 24,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,611 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,854 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,591 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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Y921 ROR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y921 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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What year was Y921 ROR registered?

Y921 ROR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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