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LJ53 YRL

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C13,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YRL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,406 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 58,406 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Too small. (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 57,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,979 miles

Front tyre perishing slightly

Pass 14 May 2020 57,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 42,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 39,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 34,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 29,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2009 26,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 21,155 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 16,774 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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LJ53 YRL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 13,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 YRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ53 YRL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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