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NK04 VEB

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,808 mi
Last recorded13,808 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 VEB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 13,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 13,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 13,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 13,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 13,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 13,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 13,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,848 miles

rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 3,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 1,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 1,465 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 VEB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NK04 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

NK04 VEB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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