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AY04 KTU

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 KTU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,887 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 53,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 49,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,901 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 27,178 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,278 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,442 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,816 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 14,033 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,757 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 KTU 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 77.8%.

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 AY04 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

AY04 KTU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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