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HX54 HVP

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,579 mi
Last recorded19,579 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 HVP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,579 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 19,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 18,457 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Aug 2018 18,454 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 15,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,430 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 14,430 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,481 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 13,481 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2014 10,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,354 miles

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

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

clutch lever end missing

Fail 13 Apr 2013 7,354 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

clutch lever end missing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 3,032 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 3,011 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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HX54 HVP is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HX54 HVP, 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 HX54 HVP registered?

HX54 HVP is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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