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BU04 DWJ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 DWJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025
Pass 25 Oct 2024
Pass 26 Oct 2023

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Lower Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 11,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 11,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,002 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no front mudguard fitted

small number plate due to being an import

Fail 11 Jul 2018 11,002 miles

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no front mudguard fitted

small number plate due to being an import

Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2016 9,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 8,693 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 8,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,800 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 4,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 4,293 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,500 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 1,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,280 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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BU04 DWJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 DWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU04 DWJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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