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TL04 MAY

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,035 mi
Last recorded9,035 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL04 MAY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 9,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 8,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 8,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 7,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 7,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 7,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 7,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,790 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 5,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 4,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 439 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 439 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 196 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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TL04 MAY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TL04 MAY, 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 TL04 MAY registered?

TL04 MAY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is TL04 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for TL04 MAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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