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P2 OSE

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,412 mi
Last recorded5,412 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 OSE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 5,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022
Pass 17 Apr 2021 5,384 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 5,372 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 5,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 5,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 2,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 3,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 1,133 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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P2 OSE is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 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 P2 OSE, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P2 OSE is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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