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T137 SPT

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,323 mi
Last recorded14,323 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 SPT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 14,323 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 13,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 13,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 12,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 10,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 10,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 10,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 6,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,598 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 6,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 6,244 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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T137 SPT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T137 SPT, 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 T137 SPT registered?

T137 SPT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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