MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear brake binding slightly
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake hose and pipes covered, unable to inspect.
rear brake hose covered, unable to inspect.
rear tyre very close to drive belt and guard.
Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
front brake hose and pipes covered, unable to inspect.
rear brake hose covered, unable to inspect.
rear brake binding slightly.
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?
Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T697 MKE is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 T697 MKE, 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 T697 MKE registered?
T697 MKE is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 April 1999.
Is T697 MKE safe to buy?
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