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FWY 54L

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,094 mi
Last recorded1,094 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 54L
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 1,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 2,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 1,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 9,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 6,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 3,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,326 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 17,326 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 16,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (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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FWY 54L is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWY 54L, 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 27 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 FWY 54L registered?

FWY 54L is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is FWY 54L safe to buy?

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