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1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,562 mi
Last recorded36,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS341 APP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 36,562 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,921 miles

Nearside Front foot peg rubber worn

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,902 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2017 31,895 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,895 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,887 miles

Seal slightly deteriorated on fuel filler cap

Slight bind on front wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,725 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,984 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,688 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 30,541 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,676 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 28,644 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,457 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,291 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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S341 APP is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S341 APP, 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 S341 APP registered?

S341 APP is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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