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T793 BCU

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,621 mi
Last recorded27,621 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 BCU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 27,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 27,112 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 27,101 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,934 miles

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing Slightly rubbing rear tyre (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Fail 19 Sep 2015 26,934 miles

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing Slightly rubbing rear tyre (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing Splitpin missing rear brake linkage (3.2.A1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,100 miles

the rear tyre has been lightly rubbing on belt guard

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 24,254 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre is perished from age suggest replacement

Fail 14 Sep 2013 24,250 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre is perished from age suggest replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,729 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the rear braided hose outer sheath has melted to the exhaust but has not affected the brakes performance

Fail 12 Jul 2012 22,713 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the front mudguard is missing

the rear braided hose outer sheath has melted to the exhaust but has not affected the brakes performance

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,668 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the side stand spring has stretched very slightly allowing the stand to sag a little

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 14,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,566 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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T793 BCU is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T793 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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T793 BCU is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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