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NK04 PLZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,717 mi
Last recorded4,717 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 4,717 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2021 4,705 miles

handbrake effort

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 4,689 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 4,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 4,477 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 4,454 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 3,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 2,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 2,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 2,478 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing Handbrake cable pin (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Bicycle brake used for the handbrake which is inadequate

Drive belt excessively tight

Pass 8 Aug 2014 2,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 2,331 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 2,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 1,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 1,406 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 PLZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLZ, 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 NK04 PLZ registered?

NK04 PLZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is NK04 PLZ safe to buy?

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