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T197 UAN

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,865 mi
Last recorded22,865 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 UAN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 22,865 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 22,537 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,127 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad shim touching brake disc

Unable to clearly see brake fluid through sight glass condition

Fail 6 Mar 2024 22,127 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad shim touching brake disc

Unable to clearly see brake fluid through sight glass condition

Pass 15 Mar 2023 22,127 miles

Front Tyre perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 22,127 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,127 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,938 miles

Front tyre perishing

Slight corrosion to front brake pipe

Slight interaction at rear lights

Pass 6 Feb 2020 21,807 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,825 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 20,200 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,677 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

advise no plate be changed

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,138 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

advise no plate be changed

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,506 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,436 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 16,679 miles

Advise new no plate

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 16,679 miles

Advise new no plate

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,800 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010
Fail 27 Jan 2010 14,075 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,608 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,134 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,513 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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T197 UAN is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T197 UAN, 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 T197 UAN registered?

T197 UAN is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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