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FJ04 KUD

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,123 mi
Last recorded10,123 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 KUD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 10,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 10,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 10,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 10,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 10,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,664 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 9,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,407 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 8,407 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 7,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 6,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 4,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 4,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 4,462 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 4,462 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 4,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,121 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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FJ04 KUD is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ04 KUD, 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 FJ04 KUD registered?

FJ04 KUD is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FJ04 KUD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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