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AE04 NYZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,295 mi
Last recorded31,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NYZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 31,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 22,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 20,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 18,766 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 16,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 13,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 13,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,609 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 12,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,543 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,908 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 11,891 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 10,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 10,636 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 9,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,160 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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AE04 NYZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE04 NYZ, 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 AE04 NYZ registered?

AE04 NYZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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