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YN04 CDY

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,148 mi
Last recorded22,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 CDY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 22,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 20,692 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 20,692 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 19,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 19,161 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 18,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mh90/21 dunlop d402f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 150/80/16 dunlop d401 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,358 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 18,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 14,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,795 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 11,900 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,410 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,590 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 4,917 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,917 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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YN04 CDY 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 76.2%.

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 YN04 CDY, 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 YN04 CDY registered?

YN04 CDY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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