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S12 HDS

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,901 mi
Last recorded11,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 HDS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 10,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake rubbing slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,333 miles

noisey exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2012 5,249 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 4,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 3,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,295 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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S12 HDS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S12 HDS, 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 S12 HDS registered?

S12 HDS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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