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S127 XUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 XUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively tensioner pulley has play in bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively tensioner pulley has play in bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working wire broken (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock bars too close to tank (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 29,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,658 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 21,013 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,013 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 20,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,201 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 19,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,466 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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S127 XUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S127 XUY, 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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What year was S127 XUY registered?

S127 XUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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