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GK51 KHU

2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KHU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,564 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,505 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,521 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,434 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 20,327 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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GK51 KHU is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GK51 KHU, 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 GK51 KHU registered?

GK51 KHU is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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