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AE04 WVW

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

8,904 mi
Last recorded8,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 WVW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 8,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 8,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 8,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 8,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 8,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 8,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 7,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,168 miles

front tire is slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 4,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 1,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 1,316 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 WVW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

AE04 WVW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 WVW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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