MOT Status
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22,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
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
Front Tyre perished
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Front Tyre starting to perish
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front tyre perishing
Slight corrosion to front brake pipe
Slight interaction at rear lights
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
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)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
advise no plate be changed
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
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
Advise new no plate
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
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.
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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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T197 UAN is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 May 1999.
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