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NK53 OMA

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 OMA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 36,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 36,258 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 34,857 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 34,854 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 27,014 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2013 21,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2012 18,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind rear brake

Pass 24 May 2011 14,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 10,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 5,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 4,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 1,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 1,103 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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NK53 OMA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NK53 OMA, 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 NK53 OMA registered?

NK53 OMA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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