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YK04 JSZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,801 mi
Last recorded2,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 JSZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 2,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 2,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 1,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,960 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 26,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,411 miles

advise rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,007 miles

rear tyre perishing .

Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,406 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,454 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 23,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 20,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 20,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,126 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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YK04 JSZ 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 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 YK04 JSZ, 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 YK04 JSZ registered?

YK04 JSZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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