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T230 BVA

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,512 mi
Last recorded22,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 BVA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 22,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,205 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,154 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre also has perishing to side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 14,966 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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T230 BVA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T230 BVA, 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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T230 BVA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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