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DK53 UBE

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,603 mi
Last recorded27,603 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UBE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 27,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,840 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,661 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust noisy

front fender missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 26,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust noisy

front fender missing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 25,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2012 23,264 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 22 May 2010 22,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 17,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,273 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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DK53 UBE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DK53 UBE, 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 DK53 UBE registered?

DK53 UBE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 UBE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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