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VX04 MVL

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,633 mi
Last recorded16,633 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 MVL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2021 16,633 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 16,624 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2020 16,562 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 16,192 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,064 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 15,063 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2014 12,490 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2014 12,490 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,390 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 10,386 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 8,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,675 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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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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VX04 MVL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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