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SF04 XAA

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,326 mi
Last recorded12,326 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 XAA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 12,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 11,740 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 10,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 9,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 8,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,657 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 XAA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

SF04 XAA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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