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YN04 YMS

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,539 mi
Last recorded28,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 28,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 27,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 27,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 26,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 16,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,024 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 13,931 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 7,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 7,288 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,288 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 4,497 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 YMS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

YN04 YMS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YN04 YMS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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