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T697 MKE

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,734 mi
Last recorded17,734 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 MKE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 17,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 17,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 17,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 16,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 15,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 14,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,996 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,484 miles

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.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 12,484 miles

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.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,762 miles

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 8,624 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 6,058 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,829 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,142 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 4,722 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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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.

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