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RK53 HGO

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,695 mi
Last recorded14,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HGO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,695 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 14,695 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2011 13,730 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 12,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,138 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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RK53 HGO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK53 HGO, 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 RK53 HGO registered?

RK53 HGO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is RK53 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 HGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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