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T778 BCU

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

725 mi
Last recorded725 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 BCU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 725 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 725 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 562 miles

day time use only

no headlight fitted at time on test

no indicators fitted at time of test

no position lights fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2022

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Daytime MOT only

Pass 17 Jun 2021

No lights fitted

Fail 27 May 2021

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jul 2019

all lights disconnected and masked over at time of test

no indicator lamps fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2019

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not heard when engine running (7.7 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,147 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,210 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,863 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,918 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,918 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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T778 BCU is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T778 BCU, 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 T778 BCU registered?

T778 BCU is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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