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HX04 WJF

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,091 mi
Last recorded12,091 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 WJF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 12,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 11,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 11,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 10,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 10,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 9,431 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Apr 2014 9,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 9,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,558 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,311 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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HX04 WJF is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Red 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 HX04 WJF, 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 HX04 WJF registered?

HX04 WJF is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is HX04 WJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX04 WJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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