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WX53 ZCK

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,519 mi
Last recorded26,519 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZCK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,519 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 26,511 miles

Rear Drive belt pulley excessively loose All bolts lose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front fork stansions (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 26,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 25,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 21,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lower frame slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,389 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 17,285 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,285 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,503 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Small nail in rear tyre.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,170 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 13,574 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,181 miles

front headlight cracked[beam ok]

front wheel mishaped [slight]

rear tyre 2mm thread

Fail 21 Jun 2008 12,181 miles

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

front headlight cracked[beam ok]

front wheel mishaped [slight]

rear tyre 2mm thread

Fail 30 Jun 2007 9,738 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,738 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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WX53 ZCK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue 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 WX53 ZCK, 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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WX53 ZCK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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