Harley-Davidson XL53 C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 883 cc

S87 RNFMOT history

S87 RNF is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XL53 C first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,098 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 RNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XL53 C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 RNF was last recorded at 39,098 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2007: 12,517 miles, lower than 110,971 miles on 8 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,974 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,098 miles
  • 2025 – 34,974 miles
  • 2019 – 33,310 miles
  • 2018 – 32,630 miles
  • 2017 – 28,444 miles
  • 2016 – 25,756 miles
  • 2015 – 23,184 miles
  • 2014 – 20,646 miles
  • 2013 – 18,131 miles
  • 2012 – 15,289 miles
  • 2011 – 15,108 miles
  • 2010 – 14,502 miles
  • 2009 – 13,753 miles
  • 2007 – 12,517 miles
  • 2006 – 110,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,098 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,098 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    974376428769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,974 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,974 miles
    Test number
    940284041583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,310 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,310 miles
    Test number
    536643136508
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail33,301 miles (+671)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,301 miles
    Test number
    693284374020
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass32,630 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    907025514654
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass28,444 miles (+2,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,444 miles
    Test number
    354284426608
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  7. Pass25,756 miles (+2,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    499320825798
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  8. Pass23,184 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,184 miles
    Test number
    386893782763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,646 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    365415324386
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass18,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    625906743381
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Fail18,131 miles (+2,842)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    887976243381
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Pass15,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,289 miles
    Test number
    596963812333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,289 miles (+181)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,289 miles
    Test number
    887652712343
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass15,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,108 miles
    Test number
    937629221353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,108 miles (+606)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,108 miles
    Test number
    339128921385
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

  16. Pass14,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,502 miles
    Test number
    780865990251
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    884363350293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,753 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,753 miles
    Test number
    302571749275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,517 miles (-98,454)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,517 miles
    Test number
    403429407245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    110,971 miles
    Test number
    644038196092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 RNF

Does S87 RNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S87 RNF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S87 RNF?
The MOT on S87 RNF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S87 RNF done?
S87 RNF was recorded at 39,098 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
Has S87 RNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 RNF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S87 RNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S87 RNF find?
S87 RNF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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