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SF04 XAM

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,325 mi
Last recorded6,325 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 6,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 5,599 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 5,599 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 5,530 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 5,530 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 4,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 3,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 3,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 3,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 3,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 2,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 2,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 2,452 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 2,348 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

MASKING TAPE FITTED TO HEAD LIGHT

Fail 27 Mar 2013 2,340 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

WIRING FOR REAR RIGHT INDICATOR RUBBING ON TYRE

Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,242 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,872 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front tyre wall slightly deteriorated.(Wall Cracked)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 1,322 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 XAM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

SF04 XAM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is SF04 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 XAM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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