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NK04 PMU

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Brown Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,805 mi
Last recorded21,805 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 PMU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 21,805 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 18,795 miles

Offside Brake pedal insecure Pedal mounting bracket bolt missing/sheared allowing bracket to rotate when brake applied. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust mounting flange loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 14,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 9,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 9,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 9,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 9,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 9,075 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 8,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 8,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 8,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 8,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 7,848 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 7,834 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 7,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 5,675 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 5,675 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 PMU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Brown 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 NK04 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

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

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