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SF04 KWZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,217 mi
Last recorded22,217 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 KWZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 22,217 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 22,217 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 21,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 21,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 21,316 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe junction is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is at the minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is nearing the minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake pipe junction (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre has slight crazing between the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe junction (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 9,759 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,621 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 9,213 miles

Exhaust heat shield clamp bolt slightly insecure

Front tyre slightly perished

Number plate slightly insecure

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,056 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 8,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2007 8,912 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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SF04 KWZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SF04 KWZ, 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 SF04 KWZ registered?

SF04 KWZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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