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T153 SPT

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,215 mi
Last recorded60,215 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 SPT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 60,215 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 60,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,653 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Throttle slightly sticking right hand lock, tight cable tension.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 57,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,272 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,614 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,606 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,151 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 221,897 miles

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

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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T153 SPT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T153 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 T153 SPT registered?

T153 SPT is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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