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DK03 BYA

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,234 mi
Last recorded22,234 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 22,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 22,234 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 22,003 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot long travel (1.1.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,988 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 19,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 17,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,712 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,087 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))

Pass 8 May 2012 8,064 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 7,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,131 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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DK03 BYA is a 2003 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 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 8,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK03 BYA, 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 23 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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What year was DK03 BYA registered?

DK03 BYA is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 BYA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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