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AE53 ZBN

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,770 mi
Last recorded16,770 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZBN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,770 miles

Front Tyre perrished

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

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess Both front and rear wheel rims corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 16,545 miles

Front Front tyre wall perrished both sides

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,349 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 14,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 14,008 miles

Front tyre side walls perrished

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

Pass 1 May 2021 12,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 9,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear indicator lense missing(orange bulb fitted)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,050 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 8,050 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,276 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 4,658 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 4,305 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 4,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 3,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 3,466 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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AE53 ZBN is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,168 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 ZBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE53 ZBN is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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