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YU04 ZKE

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,830 mi
Last recorded16,830 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 ZKE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 16,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 16,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 16,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 16,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 15,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 15,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 14,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 12,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 12,892 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 10,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 10,233 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2008

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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YU04 ZKE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU04 ZKE, 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 YU04 ZKE registered?

YU04 ZKE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 ZKE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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