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T801 BCU

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,115 mi
Last recorded14,115 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 BCU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 14,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 14,032 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 14,030 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 13,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 13,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 13,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,541 miles

fuel pipe poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2013 12,541 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

fuel pipe poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,294 miles

front tyre bigger then mud gard

Fail 2 Jun 2011 12,294 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front tyre bigger then mud gard

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,627 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 7,627 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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T801 BCU 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 75%.

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 T801 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 T801 BCU registered?

T801 BCU is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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