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YN04 RNJ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,272 mi
Last recorded10,272 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 RNJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 10,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 10,259 miles

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

Front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2022 9,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 9,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 9,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 9,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 8,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate slightly small advised to change

Pass 17 May 2012 8,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 8,013 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,173 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,154 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 RNJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

YN04 RNJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YN04 RNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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