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OU04 KGZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,857 mi
Last recorded19,857 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 KGZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 19,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 19,851 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 19,851 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 19,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,722 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,697 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 KGZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

OU04 KGZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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