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T731 JBL

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,470 mi
Last recorded27,470 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 JBL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 27,470 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 27,470 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 26,820 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 23,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,517 miles

exhaust noisey

reg plate

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,652 miles

clutch cable frayed replace asap

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 18,452 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 18,452 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 17,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,264 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,149 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 14,149 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 12,362 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,268 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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T731 JBL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T731 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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T731 JBL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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