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AE04 WWX

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,163 mi
Last recorded23,163 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 23,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 23,039 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 23,039 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 22,770 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 22,745 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,650 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 21,650 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,464 miles

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

Front tyre slightly deflated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,794 miles

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

Rear Slight freeplay found in rear swingarm bearings

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,252 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2017 19,252 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,181 miles

SLIGHT PLAY FOUND IN SWINGARM BEARINGS

Fail 16 Jun 2015 18,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

SLIGHT PLAY FOUND IN SWINGARM BEARINGS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,746 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,601 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 11,265 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,265 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 9,065 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 WWX 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 72.7%.

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 WWX, 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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AE04 WWX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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