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MOT History from tests of petrol HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL53 Cs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:86.28%
(The average a petrol HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL53 C year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:1,436 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate issues36
Headlamp aim out of alignment27
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|19
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|6
Horn not working |1.7.3a|6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|6
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|2
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Horn missing |1.7.1|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Brake hose damaged2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1|1
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|1
Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a|1
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Centre Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Rear Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Direction indicator missing all |1.5.1a|1
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b|1
Stop lamp not working on foot brake |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value nearside and offside rear |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements foot operated brake not working |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c|1
Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake component leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component |2.3.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component |2.3.4|1
Rear Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g|1
Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Horn not working none fitted |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Front Wheel spindle or securing nut|s| so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected |5.2.1 |c| |ii||1
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Centre Front Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
All direction indicators missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Central Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn control defective |1.7.2a|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Stop lamp missing |1.2.1a|1
Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the `Find item` box above. |9.6|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|1
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.4.A.2b|1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Horn not working wire broken (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock bars too close to tank (2.1.4 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red lights to the front (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Brake rod insecure front lock nut loose (1.1.15 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators missing All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Fuel system component leaking float bowl leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp not working off front and rear brake levers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Central Front All position lamps not working front and rear position bulbs not working due to fuse blown (4.2.1 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached lower bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1

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