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BU04 HVX

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,949 mi
Last recorded40,949 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HVX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 40,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 34,753 miles

exhaust pipe one heat shield insecure.

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2018 28,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,785 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 13,227 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 12,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 10,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 May 2011 9,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 7,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 7,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 3,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 2,828 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 HVX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVX, 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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What year was BU04 HVX registered?

BU04 HVX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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