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LJ04 WWU

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,373 mi
Last recorded30,373 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WWU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 30,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 21,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010
Fail 30 Apr 2010

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 7 May 2009 13,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 May 2009 13,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,583 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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LJ04 WWU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 WWU, 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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LJ04 WWU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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