Harley-Davidson XL53 C

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 883 cc

S745 LGCMOT history

S745 LGC is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XL53 C first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 27,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,023 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XL53 C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 LGC was last recorded at 27,023 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,366 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
657 miles
Average per year
1,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,023 miles
  • 2025 – 26,366 miles
  • 2024 – 25,207 miles
  • 2023 – 24,143 miles
  • 2022 – 23,047 miles
  • 2021 – 21,030 miles
  • 2019 – 16,739 miles
  • 2018 – 14,206 miles
  • 2015 – 14,206 miles
  • 2014 – 14,206 miles
  • 2013 – 14,099 miles
  • 2012 – 13,503 miles
  • 2010 – 10,011 miles
  • 2009 – 7,984 miles
  • 2007 – 7,669 miles
  • 2006 – 7,200 miles
  • 2005 – 6,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,023 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    727149800712
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail27,023 miles (+657)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    155457343036
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass26,366 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    490274830540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail26,343 miles (+1,136)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,343 miles
    Test number
    807709978159
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass25,207 miles (+1,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    930566670008
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass24,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    250971704548
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  7. Fail24,143 miles (+1,096)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    143282560591
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  8. Pass23,047 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,047 miles
    Test number
    993076539201
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Pass21,030 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    21,030 miles
    Test number
    918411665157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,739 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,739 miles
    Test number
    208312636122
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  11. Fail16,732 miles (+2,526)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,732 miles
    Test number
    800767097626
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  12. Pass14,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,206 miles
    Test number
    995110392863
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass14,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,206 miles
    Test number
    389846545178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,206 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    14,206 miles
    Test number
    319867024224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,099 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,099 miles
    Test number
    419617873086
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  16. Pass13,503 miles (+3,492)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,503 miles
    Test number
    176176782427
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteHandle bar rubber mountings are slightly worn

  17. Pass10,011 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,011 miles
    Test number
    124914970137
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  18. Pass7,984 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,984 miles
    Test number
    692135679172
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  19. Fail7,974 miles (+305)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,974 miles
    Test number
    851309269139
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  20. Pass7,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    7,669 miles
    Test number
    200787627300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail7,669 miles (+469)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,669 miles
    Test number
    782324617396
    • FailureOffside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  22. Pass7,200 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,200 miles
    Test number
    972475016384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,196 miles
    Test number
    440986615427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail6,196 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,196 miles
    Test number
    972056415362
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Questions about S745 LGC

Does S745 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 LGC is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 LGC?
The MOT on S745 LGC is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 LGC done?
S745 LGC was recorded at 27,023 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,020 miles a year.
Has S745 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 LGC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S745 LGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S745 LGC find?
S745 LGC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust noisy; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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