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RX04 HDY

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 HDY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,094 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,773 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 14,900 miles

both tyres poor condition.will need replacing soon

Pass 30 Nov 2017 14,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 13,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 9,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 8,465 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 8,443 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

tax disc holder rubbing on front brake hose

Pass 9 May 2008 6,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres wear low on air

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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RX04 HDY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RX04 HDY, 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 RX04 HDY registered?

RX04 HDY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is RX04 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 HDY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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