MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake hose poorly routed and insecure
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?
Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX04 MVL 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 62.5%.
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 VX04 MVL, 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 VX04 MVL registered?
VX04 MVL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 14 June 2004.
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