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S745 LGC

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

27,023 mi
Last recorded27,023 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 LGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 27,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,366 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 26,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 25,207 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 24,143 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 24,143 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,047 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,732 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,099 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,503 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handle bar rubber mountings are slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,011 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,984 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 7,974 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 7,669 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 7,669 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 6,196 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 6,196 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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S745 LGC is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S745 LGC, 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 S745 LGC registered?

S745 LGC is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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