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WX04 EFJ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,965 mi
Last recorded120,965 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 EFJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,073 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread and on side walls

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,975 miles

Front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2023 101,961 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush/ bearing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,552 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 90,842 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,386 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,506 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,889 miles

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

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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WX04 EFJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX04 EFJ, 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 WX04 EFJ registered?

WX04 EFJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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