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LJ53 YSK

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

10,189 mi
Last recorded10,189 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YSK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 10,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 9,674 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 15,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 9,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 9,294 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 9,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,986 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 8,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 8,510 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,863 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 11,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 9,966 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 9,966 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 5,790 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,048 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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LJ53 YSK is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 YSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ53 YSK registered?

LJ53 YSK is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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