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T225 LYB

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,254 mi
Last recorded15,254 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 LYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 15,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 15,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 14,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 14,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 14,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 14,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 13,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 12,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front front tyre perised

Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 11,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,248 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 9,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 6,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 5,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 2,707 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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T225 LYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T225 LYB, 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 T225 LYB registered?

T225 LYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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