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YC51 HHP

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,879 mi
Last recorded20,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HHP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 20,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 19,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 19,069 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 17,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 17,124 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,681 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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YC51 HHP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC51 HHP, 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 YC51 HHP registered?

YC51 HHP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YC51 HHP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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