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PWC 6

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,133 mi
Last recorded18,133 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWC 6
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 18,133 miles

Front WHEEL RIM CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,665 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 17,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 16,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Fork Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 15,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 14,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 12,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 12,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 11,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 5,097 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,668 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 4,436 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 3,499 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 2,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 2,142 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 May 2012 1,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 1,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 1,496 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 1,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 978 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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PWC 6 is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 PWC 6, 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 PWC 6 registered?

PWC 6 is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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