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SK53 NZL

2004 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,199 mi
Last recorded15,199 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL8838,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NZL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 15,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Headlamp masked at time of test

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearshift seal

Pass 15 Apr 2024 14,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre sidewall has slight separation

Headlamp masked at time of test

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has slight freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from gear shaft seal

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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SK53 NZL is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 8,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK53 NZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK53 NZL registered?

SK53 NZL is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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