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W3 FFW

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 FFW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT LEFT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 12,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 12,060 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear mudguard is slightly insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2022 12,060 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam high beam position operated low beam and visa versa (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear mudguard is slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2021 11,811 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 11,795 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil on rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2019 10,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 10,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 9,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 9,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,171 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,976 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,388 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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W3 FFW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W3 FFW, 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 W3 FFW registered?

W3 FFW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is W3 FFW safe to buy?

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