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S69 NRG

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,071 mi
Last recorded13,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 NRG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 13,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 13,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 12,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 9,711 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,339 miles

headlight lens masked out to alter beam image

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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S69 NRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S69 NRG, 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 S69 NRG registered?

S69 NRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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