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WU53 GKC

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,740 mi
Last recorded22,740 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 GKC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 22,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,455 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 36,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 22,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,355 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 22,352 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,913 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 20,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 19,619 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jan 2014 13,535 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 13,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 12,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 10,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 8,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,701 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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WU53 GKC is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU53 GKC, 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 WU53 GKC registered?

WU53 GKC is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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The MOT history for WU53 GKC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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