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LJ04 WXE

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

5,745 mi
Last recorded5,745 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 5,745 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 5,723 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 5,723 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 5,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 5,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 5,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 5,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 5,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 4,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 4,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 4,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 4,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 4,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 4,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,486 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 3,388 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 2,912 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 WXE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LJ04 WXE, 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 LJ04 WXE registered?

LJ04 WXE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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