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WX54 FXU

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,860 mi
Last recorded48,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 FXU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 48,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,169 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 36,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,849 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 26,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,616 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,616 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,544 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,544 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 9,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,436 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 4,833 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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WX54 FXU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WX54 FXU, 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 WX54 FXU registered?

WX54 FXU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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