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LJ53 YPX

2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,648 mi
Last recorded18,648 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi16,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YPX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstci Heritage Softail Classi
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 18,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 7,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 7,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 7,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 6,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 6,893 miles

Handle bar has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,777 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 6,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 6,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 6,621 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 6,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 3,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2010 3,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 28,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 23,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,167 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi?

Based on 6,386 MOT tests across 553 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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LJ53 YPX is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,272 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 Flstci Heritage Softail Classi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 YPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ53 YPX?

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What year was LJ53 YPX registered?

LJ53 YPX is a 2004 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ53 YPX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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