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MX04 SSZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,621 mi
Last recorded17,621 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 SSZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 17,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 15,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 15,526 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 15,526 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 8,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 8,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 7,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 6,567 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 5,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 3,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 701 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 679 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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MX04 SSZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MX04 SSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX04 SSZ registered?

MX04 SSZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for MX04 SSZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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