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LF53 HYW

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,022 mi
Last recorded6,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HYW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 6,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 5,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,943 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,854 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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LF53 HYW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF53 HYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF53 HYW?

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What year was LF53 HYW registered?

LF53 HYW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is LF53 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 HYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF53 HYW have outstanding finance?

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