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YJ04 MLZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,399 mi
Last recorded27,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 MLZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,399 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 27,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 27,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,402 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 26,382 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 25,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 24,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 22,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 13,903 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 13,903 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 12,900 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 12,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,905 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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YJ04 MLZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ04 MLZ, 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 YJ04 MLZ registered?

YJ04 MLZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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