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YC53 SXT

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,057 mi
Last recorded22,057 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 SXT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 22,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 21,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 20,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 20,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,203 miles

Front Front suspension reduced damping.

Rear Rear brake pedal slightly stiff

Rear Rear no plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,745 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,380 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 18,380 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 18,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,729 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 17,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,897 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,897 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Stone in drive belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,111 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Stone in drive belt

Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,282 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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YC53 SXT 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 86.4%.

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 YC53 SXT, 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

How do I check the history of YC53 SXT?

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What year was YC53 SXT registered?

YC53 SXT is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 January 2004.

Is YC53 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 SXT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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