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WX04 VUD

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,060 mi
Last recorded26,060 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VUD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 26,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 26,060 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,054 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 7 Jul 2021 23,054 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust noisey

Pass 4 May 2020 22,938 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 22,938 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,509 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 22,509 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 22,121 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise slight play in front calliper

Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,885 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,086 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 5,986 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 5,986 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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 VUD is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WX04 VUD, 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 WX04 VUD registered?

WX04 VUD is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WX04 VUD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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