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T813 JHK

1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,087 mi
Last recorded38,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C12,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT813 JHK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 38,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,951 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 37,951 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 37,603 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 37,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,751 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,598 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 19,924 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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T813 JHK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T813 JHK, 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 T813 JHK registered?

T813 JHK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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