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HX53 VLU

2004 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,515 mi
Last recorded25,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdl9,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VLU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 25,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 25,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,945 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 24,811 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 24,811 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,421 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 24,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,388 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,388 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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HX53 VLU is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,968 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX53 VLU registered?

HX53 VLU is a 2004 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is HX53 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 VLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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