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YJ04 MVZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,303 mi
Last recorded15,303 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 MVZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 15,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 14,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 13,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 12,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 10,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,859 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 9,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,393 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 13,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 6,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,150 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 5,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 4,733 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 4,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,001 miles

Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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 MVZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ04 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

YJ04 MVZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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