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AV59 BYS

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,502 mi
Last recorded17,502 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport7,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 BYS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 17,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,498 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 16,051 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 16,051 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 13,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 13,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 12,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 12,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 11,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 11,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2015 11,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 11,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AV59 BYS is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 7,942 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 AV59 BYS, 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 17 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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AV59 BYS is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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