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T553 UOO

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,399 mi
Last recorded24,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 UOO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 21,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 21,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 19,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 18,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 17,142 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 16,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 16,399 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake lever (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Foot pedal (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,007 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 13,991 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 13,475 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,921 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 8,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,306 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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T553 UOO is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 T553 UOO, 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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T553 UOO is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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