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T166 JKK

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,265 mi
Last recorded10,265 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 JKK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 10,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 10,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 9,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 9,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 8,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 8,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 7,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,154 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 6,998 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 6,998 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,769 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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T166 JKK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black 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 T166 JKK, 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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T166 JKK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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