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T797 HPP

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,855 mi
Last recorded21,855 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 HPP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 21,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 21,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 20,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 19,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 19,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 19,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 18,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 17,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 17,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2013 17,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 16,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,294 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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T797 HPP is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T797 HPP, 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 T797 HPP registered?

T797 HPP is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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