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OU04 DMZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,237 mi
Last recorded26,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 DMZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 26,193 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2024 24,051 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 19,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 16,693 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 16,693 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 13,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 8,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 7,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 6,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 5,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 4,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 2,992 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 DMZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU04 DMZ, 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 OU04 DMZ registered?

OU04 DMZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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