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T447 XUY

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

785 mi
Last recorded785 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT447 XUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 21 May 2025 692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 682 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 582 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 431 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 62 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 62 miles

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

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 28 May 2013 11,403 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 9,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,733 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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T447 XUY is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T447 XUY, 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 T447 XUY registered?

T447 XUY is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T447 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T447 XUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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