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T588 WGJ

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Gold Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 WGJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017
Pass 11 Apr 2016
Pass 31 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake switch wiring insecure

no front fender fitted

osf indicator loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

drive chain dry

exhaust noisy

no front mud guard fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,663 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 104 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 104 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

front mudgaurd missing

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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T588 WGJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Gold with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T588 WGJ, 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 T588 WGJ registered?

T588 WGJ is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T588 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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