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V27 SSY

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,154 mi
Last recorded24,154 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 SSY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 23,816 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 23,816 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 23,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 23,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,309 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 20,367 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,017 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,120 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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V27 SSY 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 87.5%.

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 V27 SSY, 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 V27 SSY registered?

V27 SSY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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