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LF04 VNU

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,268 mi
Last recorded13,268 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VNU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 13,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 11,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 11,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 10,729 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,205 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 31,205 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 22,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 14,315 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,417 miles

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

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 VNU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LF04 VNU, 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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LF04 VNU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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