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DK04 BGX

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,670 mi
Last recorded26,670 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BGX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 26,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 23,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 23,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 23,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 22,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 21,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front cracking around tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,333 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 20,320 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 20 May 2017 19,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 16,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 14,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 13,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,211 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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DK04 BGX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK04 BGX, 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 DK04 BGX registered?

DK04 BGX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is DK04 BGX safe to buy?

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