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S888 UPK

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,202 mi
Last recorded13,202 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 UPK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 13,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 12,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 12,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 11,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 11,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,154 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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S888 UPK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S888 UPK, 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 S888 UPK registered?

S888 UPK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is S888 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 UPK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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