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AY04 FGV

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,941 mi
Last recorded19,941 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 19,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 19,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 19,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,628 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 19,628 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 May 2016 19,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 10,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,992 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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AY04 FGV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY04 FGV, 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 AY04 FGV registered?

AY04 FGV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is AY04 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 FGV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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