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GN54 HBA

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,862 mi
Last recorded41,862 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 HBA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose swingarm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 24,836 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking with bars turned to right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,964 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 17,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,171 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 10,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 6,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 3,079 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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GN54 HBA 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 88.2%.

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 GN54 HBA, 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 GN54 HBA registered?

GN54 HBA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is GN54 HBA safe to buy?

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