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T718 JBL

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,958 mi
Last recorded8,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 JBL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,958 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,934 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 8,902 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 8,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 8,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 8,703 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 8,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 8,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 5,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 43 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,828 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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T718 JBL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T718 JBL, 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 T718 JBL registered?

T718 JBL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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