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SJ53 FOA

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,406 mi
Last recorded11,406 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FOA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 11,406 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2019 11,262 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 11,262 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 11,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 11,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 10,033 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 10,028 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,135 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 3,735 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 2,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 1,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 306 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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SJ53 FOA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ53 FOA, 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 SJ53 FOA registered?

SJ53 FOA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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