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LF04 VAM

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,970 mi
Last recorded14,970 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VAM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 14,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 14,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 14,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 12,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 12,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,037 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2012 11,236 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2011 10,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 14,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 6,622 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 VAM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red 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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

LF04 VAM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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