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XL04 HOG

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,663 mi
Last recorded24,663 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL04 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 24,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 23,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 22,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork seal has slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 21,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 18,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 17,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,753 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust is noisier than standard (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is very close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,301 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

v slight binding front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,906 miles

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

foreign object in rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,532 miles

wireing untidy

Fail 20 Feb 2014 8,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

wireing untidy

Pass 28 Feb 2013 5,885 miles

neutral light not working.

wireing untidy.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 1,891 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 1,873 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 1,873 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 1,828 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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XL04 HOG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XL04 HOG, 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 XL04 HOG registered?

XL04 HOG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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