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WM04 LML

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,011 mi
Last recorded9,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 LML
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 9,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 9,011 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 8,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 8,320 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 8,134 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 7,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 7,702 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 7,231 miles

Horn not working properly Quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 7,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 7,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,413 miles

off road tyres fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 3,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 3,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,727 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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WM04 LML is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WM04 LML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM04 LML registered?

WM04 LML is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is WM04 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 LML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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