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S748 TWX

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,773 mi
Last recorded10,773 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 TWX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 10,773 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 10,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 10,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 10,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 10,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 9,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 9,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 8,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,238 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 7,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,827 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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S748 TWX is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 S748 TWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S748 TWX registered?

S748 TWX is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S748 TWX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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