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M18 PED

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,805 mi
Last recorded15,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 PED
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 15,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 15,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,499 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,313 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 13,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,097 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 9,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 6,094 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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M18 PED is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M18 PED, 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 M18 PED registered?

M18 PED is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is M18 PED safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 PED shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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