Harley-Davidson XL53 C

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 883 cc

T801 BCUMOT history

T801 BCU is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XL53 C first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 14,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
14,120 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 BCU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T801 BCU was last recorded at 14,120 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,115 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,120 miles
  • 2025 – 14,115 miles
  • 2024 – 14,032 miles
  • 2022 – 13,751 miles
  • 2021 – 13,555 miles
  • 2020 – 13,345 miles
  • 2016 – 13,341 miles
  • 2013 – 12,541 miles
  • 2012 – 12,316 miles
  • 2011 – 12,294 miles
  • 2010 – 11,710 miles
  • 2007 – 9,967 miles
  • 2006 – 7,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,120 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,120 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    14,120 miles
    Test number
    857196006574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,115 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    14,115 miles
    Test number
    979250397373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,032 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    14,032 miles
    Test number
    669840227590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail14,030 miles (+279)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,030 miles
    Test number
    963506425053
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass13,751 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    13,751 miles
    Test number
    484317417326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,555 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    13,555 miles
    Test number
    359541740671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,345 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    13,345 miles
    Test number
    991433537190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,341 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,341 miles
    Test number
    103358923204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,541 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    12,541 miles
    Test number
    149661543216
    • NoteFuel pipe poor condition
  10. Fail12,541 miles (+225)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,541 miles
    Test number
    126329833265
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe poor condition
  11. Pass12,316 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,316 miles
    Test number
    897853312217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,294 miles
    Test number
    475223451153
    • NoteFront tyre bigger then mud gard
  13. Fail12,294 miles (+584)2 failures3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,294 miles
    Test number
    686763751117
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • NoteFront tyre bigger then mud gard
  14. Pass11,710 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,710 miles
    Test number
    311248990096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,967 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,967 miles
    Test number
    294370787117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,627 miles
    Test number
    790021466005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,627 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,627 miles
    Test number
    540130366082
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about T801 BCU

Does T801 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T801 BCU is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T801 BCU?
The MOT on T801 BCU is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T801 BCU done?
T801 BCU was recorded at 14,120 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 318 miles a year.
Has T801 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 BCU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T801 BCU 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 T801 BCU find?
T801 BCU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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