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DS53 TZO

2004 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,124 mi
Last recorded17,124 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL8838,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TZO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 16,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,745 miles

Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Front Wheel bearings slight noise on rotation.

Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 16,745 miles

Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Front Wheel bearings slight noise on rotation.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 16,547 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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DS53 TZO is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 8,589 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 TZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS53 TZO registered?

DS53 TZO is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is DS53 TZO safe to buy?

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