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OU04 DMX

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

9,250 mi
Last recorded9,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 DMX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 9,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 9,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 9,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 9,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 9,104 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 9,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 9,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 8,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 6,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 6,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 1,169 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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OU04 DMX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OU04 DMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 DMX registered?

OU04 DMX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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