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LK04 BXS

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,579 mi
Last recorded26,579 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C13,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BXS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,579 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 26,538 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 26,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,368 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 22,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 20,308 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 20,308 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Front Upper Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,911 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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LK04 BXS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 13,677 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK04 BXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK04 BXS registered?

LK04 BXS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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