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SN04 LYP

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,426 mi
Last recorded11,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LYP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 11,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 8,210 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 8,210 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released sticky stop lamp switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2022 8,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 7,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 6,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,288 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SN04 LYP is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN04 LYP, 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 SN04 LYP registered?

SN04 LYP is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SN04 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 LYP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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