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DG52 VJL

2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,689 mi
Last recorded27,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 VJL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 27,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 26,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 22,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,698 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 16,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,240 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 11,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 5,083 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 5,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 4,348 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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DG52 VJL is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 10,708 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 DG52 VJL, 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 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG52 VJL registered?

DG52 VJL is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DG52 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 VJL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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