1999 Harley-Davidson XL53 C 0.9L Petrol · T778 BCU
1999 Harley-Davidson XL53 C (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 725 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL53 C
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T778 BCU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T778 BCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Harley-Davidson Xl53 C (T778 BCU) between March 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
T778 BCU Mileage History
- 12/03/200910,918 mi
- 12/03/200910,918 mi
- 12/03/201011,863 mi+945 mi
- 21/03/201113,632 mi+1,769 mi
- 14/03/201216,210 mi+2,578 mi
- 06/03/201319,464 mi+3,254 mi
- 07/04/201421,759 mi+2,295 mi
- 16/03/201522,938 mi+1,179 mi
- 11/04/201623,922 mi+984 mi
- 12/04/201725,147 mi+1,225 mi
- 04/08/2022562 mi-24,585 mi
- 05/11/2025725 mi+163 mi
- 05/11/2025725 mi
Average of roughly -612 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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