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T117 TYA

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 TYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026
Pass 31 May 2018 10,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch adjustment incorrect

indicators will not work unless switch is held on

left switch gear mounted incorrectly but function ok

mirrors insecure

Fail 31 May 2018 10,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch adjustment incorrect

indicators will not work unless switch is held on

left switch gear mounted incorrectly but function ok

mirrors insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 6,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 5,520 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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T117 TYA 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 85.7%.

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 T117 TYA, 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 T117 TYA registered?

T117 TYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 April 1999.

Is T117 TYA safe to buy?

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