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EY04 KVJ

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 833cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,639 mi
Last recorded29,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 KVJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine833cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 29,639 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 27,008 miles

Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 4 May 2023 21,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,566 miles

Front wheel rotation incorrect

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 16,911 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 14,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 3,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 2,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 2,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 1,989 miles

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

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 KVJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 833cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

EY04 KVJ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EY04 KVJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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