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A12 EJM

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,643 mi
Last recorded34,643 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EJM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 34,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 33,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 33,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 33,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 33,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,491 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 29,491 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 12 May 2014 28,471 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 26,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 24,775 miles

slight binding from rear brake

Pass 14 May 2011 21,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 21,099 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 17,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,605 miles

slight binding on rear brak

Fail 15 May 2008 13,605 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

slight binding on rear brak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,103 miles

front brake lever shortened

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2007 11,098 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

n/s drive belt adjuster loose

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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A12 EJM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A12 EJM, 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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A12 EJM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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