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SF04 UDL

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,362 mi
Last recorded21,362 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 21,362 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 19,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 18,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 18,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 17,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 15,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 14,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,529 miles

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

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 UDL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SF04 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

SF04 UDL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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