Harley-Davidson XL53 C
Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 883 cc
T778 BCUMOT history
T778 BCU is an orange petrol Harley-Davidson XL53 C first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 725 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T778 BCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Harley-Davidson
- Model
- XL53 C
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 883 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T778 BCU was last recorded at 725 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Aug 2022: 562 miles, lower than 25,147 miles on 12 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 562 miles · 4 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 725 miles
- 2022 – 562 miles
- 2017 – 25,147 miles
- 2016 – 23,922 miles
- 2015 – 22,938 miles
- 2014 – 21,759 miles
- 2013 – 19,464 miles
- 2012 – 16,210 miles
- 2011 – 13,632 miles
- 2010 – 11,863 miles
- 2009 – 10,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 725 miles
- Test number
- 548158847389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail725 miles (+163)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 725 miles
- Test number
- 974197591556
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Pass562 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 562 miles
- Test number
- 272073682566
- AdvisoryDay time use only
- AdvisoryNo headlight fitted at time on test
- AdvisoryNo indicators fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryNo position lights fitted at time of test
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 522068171578
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDaytime MOT only
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 976540812646
- AdvisoryNo lights fitted
FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 597419534629
- MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Forks (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 780770313677
- AdvisoryAll lights disconnected and masked over at time of test
- AdvisoryNo indicator lamps fitted
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 967269034909
- DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements Not heard when engine running (7.7 (c))
Pass25,147 miles (+1,225)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 25,147 miles
- Test number
- 630622857317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,922 miles (+984)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 23,922 miles
- Test number
- 854485818553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,938 miles (+1,179)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 22,938 miles
- Test number
- 939655275087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,759 miles (+2,295)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 21,759 miles
- Test number
- 158217194497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,464 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 19,464 miles
- Test number
- 285115063041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,210 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 16,210 miles
- Test number
- 388024072035
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass13,632 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 13,632 miles
- Test number
- 747980681073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,863 miles (+945)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 11,863 miles
- Test number
- 124431670406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,918 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,918 miles
- Test number
- 151631379475
- Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Pass10,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 10,918 miles
- Test number
- 670491879005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T778 BCU
- Does T778 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T778 BCU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T778 BCU?
- The MOT on T778 BCU is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T778 BCU done?
- T778 BCU was recorded at 725 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has T778 BCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T778 BCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T778 BCU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T778 BCU find?
- T778 BCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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