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M999 EGA

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,972 mi
Last recorded30,972 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 EGA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 30,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 29,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 27,664 miles

Front Tyre cracked / perished .

Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,165 miles

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

some cracking to front and rear tyre not through to tyre cords

Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 26,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 26,817 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open adjusted to close (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,845 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 23,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,161 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,846 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 17,843 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,907 miles

pipes not standard

Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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M999 EGA 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 80%.

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 M999 EGA, 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 M999 EGA registered?

M999 EGA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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