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T383 ARV

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,762 mi
Last recorded27,762 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 ARV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 27,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 27,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 27,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 26,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,260 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 26,260 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,937 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,411 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,857 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,798 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight wear on rear disc

small cracks on front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

slight bind on rear brake

small cracks on front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 3,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,046 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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T383 ARV is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T383 ARV, 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 T383 ARV registered?

T383 ARV is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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