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5597 D

2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,560 mi
Last recorded12,560 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5597 D
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 12,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 12,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 12,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 12,557 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 12,557 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 12,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 12,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 12,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 12,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 12,552 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,552 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 12,552 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 12,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,881 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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5597 D is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 10,446 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 XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5597 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5597 D is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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