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AE04 WXB

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,437 mi
Last recorded28,437 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 28,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 27,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 27,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 12,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 9,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 8,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,332 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 2,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 2,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 WXB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

AE04 WXB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 WXB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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