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YN53 LSO

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LSO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026
Pass 29 Mar 2025

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drive belt slightly catching edge of tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2025

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

drive belt slightly catching edge of tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2024 12,024 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 10,263 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 10,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 8,561 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 8,556 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 4,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 4,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 4,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 4,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 3,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 3,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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YN53 LSO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN53 LSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN53 LSO registered?

YN53 LSO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is YN53 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 LSO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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