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J5 ODG

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,294 mi
Last recorded7,294 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 ODG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 7,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 7,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 7,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,047 miles

front tyre has slight cracking of sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2018 7,047 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyre has slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,976 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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J5 ODG is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J5 ODG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J5 ODG?

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What year was J5 ODG registered?

J5 ODG is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is J5 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 ODG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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