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AE54 GXA

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,192 mi
Last recorded29,192 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 GXA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 29,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 27,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 27,922 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,266 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 19,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,561 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 19,559 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,514 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 17,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 4,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,957 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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AE54 GXA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Grey 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 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 AE54 GXA, 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 AE54 GXA registered?

AE54 GXA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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