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VX53 MKU

2004 Harley-davidson Fxdi

Silver Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson Fxdi14,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 MKU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdi
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,778 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 33,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 32,082 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,183 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 19,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,005 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 16,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 14,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,481 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 13,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdi?

Based on 1,381 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
728
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
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VX53 MKU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Fxdi in Silver with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson Fxdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 14,355 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 Fxdi fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxdi typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 MKU registered?

VX53 MKU is a 2004 Harley-davidson Fxdi, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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