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T787 LYB

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,268 mi
Last recorded15,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 LYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 15,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 14,545 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 14,539 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 14,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 14,447 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Battery strap broken

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 14,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,908 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,354 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 8,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,266 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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T787 LYB 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 T787 LYB, 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 T787 LYB registered?

T787 LYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T787 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T787 LYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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