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NK04 EKE

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

10,486 mi
Last recorded10,486 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 EKE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 10,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 10,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 10,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 10,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 10,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 9,851 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,270 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 8,938 miles

exhaust noisy but not excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2017 8,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,325 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 8,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 6,724 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 6,724 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,110 miles

noisy exhaust removed and standard pipes refitted for retest,non standard pipes possibly refitted after mot

Fail 9 Apr 2008 6,118 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 5,542 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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NK04 EKE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NK04 EKE, 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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NK04 EKE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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