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LF04 LFB

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,441 mi
Last recorded17,441 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LFB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 12,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 11,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 10,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 10,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 10,018 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 10,018 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,854 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 9,666 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 9,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 8,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,070 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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LF04 LFB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LF04 LFB, 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 LF04 LFB registered?

LF04 LFB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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