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ML04 HOG

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,234 mi
Last recorded14,234 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 14,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 9,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 6,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 3,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 1,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 15,160 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,160 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 15,146 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 12,042 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 3,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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ML04 HOG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML04 HOG, 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 ML04 HOG registered?

ML04 HOG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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