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J17 AOA

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,098 mi
Last recorded48,098 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 AOA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,570 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak under bike

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,194 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,070 miles

for use in daylight hours only and not to be used at times of serious reduced visability

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,234 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,203 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 3,854 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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J17 AOA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J17 AOA, 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 J17 AOA registered?

J17 AOA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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