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EY04 DFV

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,205 mi
Last recorded29,205 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DFV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 29,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,201 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 29,201 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 29,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 17,724 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,125 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 16,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2017 15,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 7,422 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 5,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,053 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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EY04 DFV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EY04 DFV, 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 EY04 DFV registered?

EY04 DFV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is EY04 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 DFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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