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HD04 SPO

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,176 mi
Last recorded32,176 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 SPO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 32,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 26,347 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 6,081 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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HD04 SPO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD04 SPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD04 SPO registered?

HD04 SPO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is HD04 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD04 SPO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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